Erborian Ginseng Super Sérum Versus Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II

Erborian Ginseng Super Sérum Versus Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II

This calming serum is formulated around Panax Ginseng Root Water and Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract to calm redness.

This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Bifida Ferment Lysate to strengthen the skin barrier.

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Panax Ginseng Root Water

Propanediol

Water

1,2-Hexanediol

Vegetable Oil

Inulin

Butylene Glycol

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract

Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract

Equisetum Giganteum Extract

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract

Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate

Adenosine

Sodium Hyaluronate

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Glycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Xanthan Gum

Caprylyl Glycol

Tocopherol

Parfum

Hexyl Cinnamal

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Linalool

Citronellol

Panax Ginseng Root Water, Propanediol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vegetable Oil, Inulin, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Equisetum Giganteum Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Citronellol

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Methyl Gluceth-20

PEG-75

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Cola Acuminata Seed Extract

Hydrolyzed Algin

Pantethine

Caffeine

Lecithin

Tripeptide-32

Sodium Rna

Bisabolol

Glycereth-26

Squalane

Oleth-3 Phosphate

Lactobacillus Ferment

Oleth-3

Oleth-5

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Faex Extract

Choleth-24

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Ceteth-24

Tocopheryl Acetate

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Hexylene Glycol

Carbomer

Triethanolamine

Trisodium EDTA

BHT

Phenoxyethanol

CI 14700

CI 19140

Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-75, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Pantethine, Caffeine, Lecithin, Tripeptide-32, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Rna, Bisabolol, Glycereth-26, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Oleth-3, Oleth-5, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Faex Extract, Choleth-24, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceteth-24, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Trisodium EDTA, BHT, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14700, CI 19140

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.

Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.

Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.

In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.

Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:

Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.

Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.

You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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