e.l.f. cosmetics SuperHydrate Moisturizer Versus Laneige Essential Power Skin Refiner (Moisture)

e.l.f. cosmetics SuperHydrate Moisturizer Versus Laneige Essential Power Skin Refiner (Moisture) Detailed comparison of e.l.f. cosmetics SuperHydrate Moisturizer versus Laneige Essential Power Skin Refiner (Moisture). This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Squalane to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This hydrating toner is formulated around Panthenol and Niacinamide to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. No concerns Water Butylene Glycol Glycerin Dimethicone PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether Niacinamide Trehalose Squalane Centella Asiatica Extract Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract Tocopheryl Acetate Tocopherol Propanediol 1,2-Hexanediol Gellan Gum Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Caprylhydroxamic Acid Tromethamine Sodium Chloride Sodium Citrate Potassium Laurate Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Squalane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gellan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tromethamine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Laurate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin Betaine Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Panthenol PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Parfum Disodium EDTA Sodium Polyacrylate Magnesium Sulfate Calcium Chloride Butylphenyl Methylpropional Acorus Gramineus Extract Limonene Manganese Sulfate Citronellol Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract Zinc Sulfate Ascorbyl Glucoside Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Panthenol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Polyacrylate, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Acorus Gramineus Extract, Limonene, Manganese Sulfate, Citronellol, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Glucoside 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. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products. As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied. It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin. A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record. 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. 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. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging. And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reac