A'Pieu Naked Peeling Gel - PHA Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel

A'Pieu Naked Peeling Gel - PHA Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel

This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose and Lactobionic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.

This exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose to control oil.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Cellulose

Glycerin

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Dipropylene Glycol

Polysorbate 20

Phenoxyethanol

Carbomer

Tromethamine

Caprylyl Glycol

Parfum

Disodium EDTA

Lactobionic Acid

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides

Ceramide NP

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Vinegar

Butylene Glycol

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Water, Cellulose, Glycerin, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Lactobionic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Ceramide NP, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Vinegar, Butylene Glycol, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Prunus Mume Flower Water

Methylpropanediol

Arginine

Ethylhexylglycerin

Allantoin

Sorbitol

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Oryza Sativa Extract

Prunus Mume Fruit Extract

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Water, Prunus Mume Flower Water, Cellulose, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sorbitol, Disodium EDTA, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol

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Ingredients Explained

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

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.

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.

Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.

This ingredient has many functions:

Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.

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 penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).

Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.

You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.

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!

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