The Originote Peeling Gel Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel

The Originote Peeling Gel Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel

This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Niacinamide and Bromelain to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.

This exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose to control oil.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Butylene Glycol

Glycerin

Carbomer

Rosmarinus Officinalis Water

Cetrimonium Chloride

Niacinamide

Phenoxyethanol

Bromelain

Morus Nigra Fruit Extract

Glycolic Acid

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract

Paeonia Lactiflora Extract

Ethylhexylglycerin

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Propanediol

Camellia Sinensis Extract

1,2-Hexanediol

Glutathione

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Acer Saccharum Extract

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

CI 77007

Hydroxyacetophenone

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

Bletilla Striata Root Extract

Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract

Tribulus Terrestris Root Extract

Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract

Rhus Glabra Bark/Berry/Root Extract

Poria Cocos Extract

Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Water, Cetrimonium Chloride, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Bromelain, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Glycolic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glutathione, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, CI 77007, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Bletilla Striata Root Extract, Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Rhus Glabra Bark/Berry/Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract

Prunus Mume Flower Water

Cellulose

Methylpropanediol

Arginine

Allantoin

Sorbitol

Disodium EDTA

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf 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.

Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.

Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.

It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.

Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.

A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.

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.

Houttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.

The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.

Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.

Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.

Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.

The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.

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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