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Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner Versus Laneige Cream Skin Refiner

Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner Versus Laneige Cream Skin Refiner This brightening toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Oryza Sativa Extract to brighten dull-looking skin and hydrate skin. This hydrating treatment is formulated around Limnanthes Alba Seed

Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner Versus Laneige Cream Skin Refiner

This brightening toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Oryza Sativa Extract to brighten dull-looking skin and hydrate skin.

This hydrating treatment is formulated around Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to hydrate skin.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Oryza Sativa Bran Water 71%

Butylene Glycol

Glycerin

Dipropylene Glycol

Niacinamide

Propanediol

Water

1,2-Hexanediol

Methyl Gluceth-20

Panthenol

Betaine

Oryza Sativa Extract

Hydroxyacetophenone

Diphenyl Dimethicone

Triethylhexanoin

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Adenosine

Ethylhexylglycerin

Carbomer

Tromethamine

Xanthan Gum

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid

Dextrin

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Oryza Sativa Seed Protein

Ceramide NP

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Arbutin

Ascorbic Acid

Allantoin

Ceramide AP

Phytosphingosine

Cholesterol

Ceramide EOP

Oryza Sativa Bran Water 71%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Betaine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Ceramide NP, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Arbutin, Ascorbic Acid, Allantoin, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Glyceryl Caprylate

Disodium EDTA

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Tocopherol

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol

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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.

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.

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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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  1. 01Propolis Extract
  2. 02Honey Extract
  3. 03Butylene Glycol
  4. 041,2-Hexanediol
  5. 05Glycerin
  6. 06Betaine
  7. 07Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
  8. 08Panthenol
  9. 09Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
  10. 10Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
  11. 11Ethylhexylglycerin
  12. 12Sodium Hyaluronate
  13. 13Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
  14. 14Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  15. 15Propolis Extract, Honey Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium…
  16. 16Water
  17. 17Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
  18. 18Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
  19. 19Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
  20. 20Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
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