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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!

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Formula cabinet

Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Side-by-side

  1. 01Water
  2. 02Glycerin
  3. 03Kaolin
  4. 04Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  5. 051,2-Hexanediol
  6. 06Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder
  7. 07Hectorite
  8. 08Cetyl Alcohol
  9. 09Glyceryl Stearate Se
  10. 10Cetearyl Olivate
  11. 11Sorbitan Olivate
  12. 12Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
  13. 13Ultramarines
  14. 14Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
  15. 15Ethylhexylglycerin
  16. 16Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
  17. 17Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
  18. 18Polyisobutene
  19. 19Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
  20. 20Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract
Source · skinsort.com
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