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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water Versus True Botanicals Microbiome Enzyme Essence
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water Versus True Botanicals Microbiome Enzyme Essence This calming essence is formulated around Panax Ginseng Root Water and Niacinamide to calm redness and hydrate skin. This smoothing essence is formulated around Camellia Si
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water Versus True Botanicals Microbiome Enzyme Essence
This calming essence is formulated around Panax Ginseng Root Water and Niacinamide to calm redness and hydrate skin.
This smoothing essence is formulated around Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Bromelain to refine skin texture and calm redness.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
Propanediol
Niacinamide
1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Hydroxyacetophenone
Glyceryl Glucoside
Xanthan Gum
Panthenol
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Allantoin
Adenosine
Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Dextrin
Glucose
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Disodium EDTA
Panax Ginseng Root Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, Glucose, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Zingiber Officinale Water
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Davidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract
Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract
Bromelain
Papain
Maltodextrin
Sodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Sodium Benzoate
Potassium Sorbate
Phenethyl Alcohol
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Davidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Bromelain, Papain, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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!
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.