SK-II

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

Facial Treatment Essence

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence contains 7 ingredients. INCI: Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, and more. We have found comedogenic components, Parabens.

Alcohols

Allergens

Butylene Glycol

Comedogenic

Fragrance

Malassezia Feeding

Gluten

Methylparaben

Parabens

Silicones

Sulfates

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate

It's a very popular solvent and viscosity controller. It also helps the components to absorb deeper into the skin and it is a humectant. It's considered to be safe and it is even used in food!

Pentylene Glycol

#1 solvent in many skincare and haircare products. Usually, creams contain 40 - 70% of water, while toners and micellar water may have up to 90%. Manufacturers purify and deionize it before putting it into the product to make the formula last longer. As for the benefits, it is neither good nor bad. It's a neutral component itself, but it's a very important part of a product.

Water

Sodium Benzoate

Sorbic Acid

AHA (Alphahydroxy Acid)

Antioxidants

BHA (Betahydroxy acid)

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Niacinamide

PHA (Polyhydroxy acid)

Retinoids

Vitamins

Antiseptic

Moisturising

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence contains 7 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances. But we have found: comedogenic components, Parabens.

Sulwhasoo

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Ex

First Care Activating Serum Ex

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Ex contains 46 ingredients. INCI: Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Water, and more. We have found harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, Silicones, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Alcohol

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Phenyl Trimethicone

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract

One of the best-known humectants. It helps to hydrate skin very fast, but the effect doesn't last too long. That's why some people may feel dryness after 3 - 4 hours and have to re-apply skincare products once again. Works even in low concentrations but becomes very effective at 10 - 40% concentration. It's used in cosmetics for more than 50 years and it is researched very well. A great component to counter dryness!

Glycerin

Betaine

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract

Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract

Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Adenophora Stricta Root Extract

Lycium Chinense Root Extract

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract

Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract

Honey

Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Natto Gum

Beta-Glucan

Sodium Hyaluronate

Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Extract

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Potassium Carbomer

Dextrin

Cellulose Gum

This component is a preservative that is very often used in a combination with phenoxyethanol to boost the effectiveness. Ethylhexylglycerin also temporarily improves skin condition, making it softer.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan)

Propanediol

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Propylene Glycol

It is a preservative and product's formula stabilizer. In other words, it helps the product to stay in its original shape. It prevents the components from chemical reactions with each other. It also increases the penetration of the components. It is very well researched and considered to be safe.

Disodium EDTA

Very popular preservative. It has been used in cosmetics for a long time and it's very well researched. Considered to be safe for skin.

Phenoxyethanol

Makes the product smell nice. It may be unsafe for skin because "fragrance" is a generic term. It may include a mixture of many different chemicals, sometimes not good for your skin. That's why it's one of the most popular causes of contact allergy.

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Healing

Softening

Soothing

UV Protection

Brightening

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Ex contains 46 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, Gluten, Sulfates, Parabens. But we have found: harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, Silicones, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Product Comparison

Facial Treatment Essence

First Care Activating Serum Ex

Positive effects

Moisturising

Antiseptic

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

UV Protection

Potential hazards

Comedogenic

Parabens

Potential hazards

Alcohols

Comedogenic

Silicones

PEG

Malassezia Feeding

Fragrance

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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