Laneige Focus Active Ampoule [Soy Peptide] Versus Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion

Laneige Focus Active Ampoule [Soy Peptide] Versus Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Detailed comparison of Laneige Focus Active Ampoule [Soy Peptide] versus Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion. This barrier-repair ampoule is formulated around Panthenol and Adenosine to strengthen the skin barrier and soften the look of wrinkles. This barrier-repair essence is formulated around Bifida Ferment Lysate and Lactobacillus Ferment to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. Water Glycerin Propanediol Sorbitol Betaine 1,2-Hexanediol Panthenol Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Xanthan Gum PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24 Butylene Glycol Disodium EDTA Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Sorbitan Isostearate Beta-Glucan Pentylene Glycol Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract Dextrin Theobroma Cacao Extract Glycine Max Polypeptide Saccharide Isomerate Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Sodium Citrate Citric Acid Tocopherol Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sorbitol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Beta-Glucan, Pentylene Glycol, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Saccharide Isomerate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol Bifida Ferment Lysate PEG-75 Lactobacillus Ferment Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Acetyl Glucosamine Trehalose Caffeine Sodium Hyaluronate Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Caprylyl Glycol Carbomer PPG-5-Ceteth-20 Potassium Sorbate Tromethamine Phenoxyethanol Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, PEG-75, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Glucosamine, Trehalose, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration. Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte. Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even. Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability. Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine. 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. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetratio