Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Micro Capsule Skin Replenishing Essence Versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Micro Serum

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Micro Capsule Skin Replenishing Essence Versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Micro Serum Detailed comparison of Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Micro Capsule Skin Replenishing Essence versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Micro Serum. This hydrating essence is formulated around Camellia Japonica Seed Oil and Gluconolactone to hydrate skin. Water Propanediol Butylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Glycerin Isononyl Isononanoate Alcaligenes Polysaccharides Amodimethicone Calanthe Discolor Extract Calcium Gluconate Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Carbomer Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer Disodium EDTA Gluconolactone Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Maltodextrin Maris Sal Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Sodium Carrageenan Sodium Hydroxide Tocopherol Xanthan Gum Chlorphenesin Phenoxyethanol Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Amodimethicone, Calanthe Discolor Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Maltodextrin, Maris Sal, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Carrageenan, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Parfum Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Rose Extract Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract Mica Phenethyl Alcohol CI 77891 Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract CI 77491 Collagen Amino Acids Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract Tin Oxide Benzyl Salicylate Citronellol Geraniol Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Rose Extract, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Mica, Phenethyl Alcohol, CI 77891, Sodium Carrageenan, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, CI 77491, Collagen Amino Acids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Maris Sal, Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol Be the first to review 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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe. Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol. Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria. Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin. S