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The History of Whoo Bichup Self-Generating Anti-Aging Concentrate Versus Papa Recipe Hyaluronic Acid Serum
The History of Whoo Bichup Self-Generating Anti-Aging Concentrate Versus Papa Recipe Hyaluronic Acid Serum This anti-aging serum is formulated around Panthenol and Panax Ginseng Root Extract to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. This
The History of Whoo Bichup Self-Generating Anti-Aging Concentrate Versus Papa Recipe Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This anti-aging serum is formulated around Panthenol and Panax Ginseng Root Extract to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.
This hydrating serum is formulated around Rosa Damascena Flower Water and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and calm redness.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Glycerin
Dipropylene Glycol
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Dimethicone
1,2-Hexanediol
PEG-150
Methyl Trimethicone
Panthenol
Phenyl Trimethicone
Propylene Glycol
Cyclopentasiloxane
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Hydroxyproline
C14-22 Alcohols
Squalane
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Butylene Glycol
Ceramide NP
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Velvet Extract
Tromethamine
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Triethylhexanoin
Carbomer
Dimethiconol
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Arachidyl Glucoside
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Parfum
Algin
Sodium Polyacrylate
Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Glyceryl Stearate
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Stearic Acid
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Cholesterol
PEG-100 Stearate
Beta-Glucan
Glycereth-20
Poria Cocos Extract
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Trisodium EDTA
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
CI 15985
CI 19140
Arbutin
Glycosphingolipids
Oligopeptide-1
Oligopeptide-4
Phospholipids
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Copper Tripeptide-1
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Oligopeptide-2
Histidine Hcl
Arginine
Lysine
Valine
Threonine
Leucine
Methionine
Isoleucine
Phenylalanine
Tyrosine
Inositol
Cystine
Tryptophan
Folic Acid
Niacinamide
Pyridoxine Hcl
Thiamine Hcl
Calcium Pantothenate
Biotin
Riboflavin
Cyanocobalamin
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-150, Methyl Trimethicone, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyproline, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Velvet Extract, Tromethamine, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Parfum, Algin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Stearic Acid, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Cholesterol, PEG-100 Stearate, Beta-Glucan, Glycereth-20, Poria Cocos Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Trisodium EDTA, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, CI 15985, CI 19140, Arbutin, Glycosphingolipids, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-4, Phospholipids, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Oligopeptide-2, Histidine Hcl, Arginine, Lysine, Valine, Threonine, Leucine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Inositol, Cystine, Tryptophan, Folic Acid, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Thiamine Hcl, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Riboflavin, Cyanocobalamin
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Cetyl Alcohol
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Hyaluronic Acid
Potassium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Alternatives
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.
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!