The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence)

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Detailed comparison of The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% versus SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Original. This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores. This barrier-repair essence is formulated around Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. No key ingredients No concerns Water Niacinamide 10% Pentylene Glycol Zinc PCA 1% Dimethyl Isosorbide Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum Xanthan Gum Isoceteth-20 Ethoxydiglycol Phenoxyethanol Chlorphenesin Water, Niacinamide 10%, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA 1%, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Butylene Glycol Sodium Benzoate Methylparaben Sorbic Acid Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Pentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula: Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses. On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations. Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%. 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!