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MediCube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
MediCube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel This anti-aging overnight mask is formulated around Niacinamide and Ceramide NP to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. This exfoliator is formulated around Cell
MediCube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
This anti-aging overnight mask is formulated around Niacinamide and Ceramide NP to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin.
This exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose to control oil.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Glycerin
Agave Americana Stem Extract
Niacinamide
Sodium Hyaluronate
1,2-Hexanediol
Caprylyl Glycol
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Glucose
Butylene Glycol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Fructooligosaccharides
Fructose
Adenosine
Xanthan Gum
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Ceramide NP
Tocopherol
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
Collagen Extract
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Water, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Agave Americana Stem Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Collagen Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Prunus Mume Flower Water
Cellulose
Methylpropanediol
Carbomer
Arginine
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
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.
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!