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Isntree Chestnut PHA 5% Clear Cream Versus Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA

Isntree Chestnut PHA 5% Clear Cream Versus Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA This smoothing night moisturizer is formulated around Gluconolactone and Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil to refine skin texture and strengthen the skin barrier. T

Isntree Chestnut PHA 5% Clear Cream Versus Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA

This smoothing night moisturizer is formulated around Gluconolactone and Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil to refine skin texture and strengthen the skin barrier.

This smoothing toner is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and clear breakouts.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Gluconolactone

1,2-Hexanediol

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Betaine

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Centella Asiatica Extract

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Cetearyl Alcohol

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Sorbitan Stearate

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Palmitic Acid

Xanthan Gum

Stearic Acid

Cetearyl Olivate

Sorbitan Olivate

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Panthenol

Disodium EDTA

Sorbitan Isostearate

Sodium PCA

Myristic Acid

Beta-Glucan

Ceramide NP

Madecassoside

Glycerin

Tromethamine

Hydrogenated Lecithin

T-Butyl Alcohol

Propanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Castanea Crenata Shell Extract

Water, Gluconolactone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Betaine, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Centella Asiatica Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sorbitan Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Palmitic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium PCA, Myristic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Glycerin, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, T-Butyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract

Prunus Mume Fruit Water

Dipropylene Glycol

Glycolic Acid

Butylene Glycol

Hydroxyacetophenone

Salicylic Acid

Vigna Radiata Seed Extract

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Corallina Officinalis Extract

C12-14 Pareth-12

Octyldodeceth-16

Water, Prunus Mume Fruit Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, C12-14 Pareth-12, Xanthan Gum, Octyldodeceth-16

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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

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.

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.

Tromethamine (aka THAM) is a synthetic amino acid that shows up in skincare as a helper ingredient.

It functions as a pH adjuster to help neutralize acidic ingredients and set a formula's pH to the right spot.

This matters a lot because a lot of actives (like vitamin C) needs a specific pH to work well and feel comfortable on skin.

Concentration use ranges from 0.1-1.0% depending on the formula.

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.

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Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
  4. 04When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
  5. 05Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
  6. 06If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
  7. 07Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
  8. 08Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
  9. 09The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
  10. 10It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
  11. 11In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
  12. 12Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
  13. 13You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damag…
  14. 14Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
  15. 15It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
  16. 16This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
  17. 17This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
  18. 18In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
  19. 19Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
  20. 20Water. 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.
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