Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel Versus Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Mild Peel

Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel Versus Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Mild Peel

This exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose to control oil.

This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Protease to refine skin texture and hydrate skin.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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

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

Propanediol

Propylene Glycol

Quaternium-60

Dipropylene Glycol

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Glycerin

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Pentylene Glycol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Octanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Maltodextrin

Benzyl Glycol

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Ceramide NP

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Aspergillus Ferment

Triticum Aestivum Seed Extract

Hyaluronic Acid

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Lipase

Protease

Potassium Hyaluronate

Water, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Quaternium-60, Carbomer, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Maltodextrin, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Aspergillus Ferment, Triticum Aestivum Seed Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Lipase, Protease, Potassium Hyaluronate

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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.

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%.

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.

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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