Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel

Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel Detailed comparison of Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel. This smoothing toner is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Salix Alba Bark Extract to refine skin texture and clear breakouts. This exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose to control oil. No concerns Water Dipropylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Salicylic Acid C12-14 Pareth-12 Octyldodeceth-16 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Pentylene Glycol Salix Alba Bark Extract Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract Pueraria Lobata Root Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Ficus Carica Fruit Extract Hydrogenated Lecithin Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Citrate Citric Acid Xanthan Gum Disodium EDTA Tocopherol Ceramide NP Butylene Glycol Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Octyldodeceth-16, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Butylene Glycol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin Prunus Mume Flower Water Cellulose Methylpropanediol Carbomer Arginine Allantoin Sorbitol 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 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. 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. 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!