innisfree Fermented Soybean Firming Energy Essence
Works for
Anti-agingAdenosineWorks well
“Loss of Firmness and Elasticity, Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Formulation.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneArbutinMay help
“6-in-1 liquid skin hero with a water-light feel helps visibly improve skin's firmness, brightness, tone, smoothness, dewiness and moisture barrier.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin.
MoisturizingPolyglycerin-3, Betaine + 3 moreWorks
“6-in-1 liquid skin hero with a water-light feel helps visibly improve skin's firmness, brightness, tone, smoothness, dewiness and moisture barrier.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, polyglycerin-3.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Arbutin, Adenosine + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBacillus/soybean ferment extract~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arbutin~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinPolyglycerin-3~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-31,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.7%
Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24Betaine~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium polyacrylate~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateAvena sativa kernel extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Adenosine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Bacillus/soybean ferment extract, Arbutin, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-hexanediol, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Betaine, Sodium polyacrylate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Adenosine, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Phenoxyethanol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| innisfreeFermented Soybean Firming Energy EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Jart+Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence With Intensive Blue Shot | SCINICCollagen Jelly Mist Toner | ARIUL7 Days Vitamin Mist Phyto-6 Complex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | $19.50 | $15.36 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
- 2TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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