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Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad Versus Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++

Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad Versus Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ Detailed comparison of Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad versus Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++. This smoothing toner pad uses a pre-sa

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Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad Versus Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ Detailed comparison of Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad versus Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++. This smoothing toner pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Gluconolactone and Centella Asiatica Extract to refine skin texture and calm redness. This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50. No concerns Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water Water Gluconolactone Propanediol Tromethamine Butylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Sodium Phytate Betaine Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract Pueraria Lobata Root Extract Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Portulaca Oleracea Extract Madecassoside Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Madecassic Acid Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Water, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Phytate, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid Dibutyl Adipate Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Polymethylsilsesquioxane Ethylhexyl Triazone Niacinamide Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Caprylyl Methicone Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Glycerin Oryza Sativa Extract Oryza Sativa Germ Extract Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract Saccharum Officinarum Extract Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract Panax Ginseng Root Extract Monascus/Rice Ferment Behenyl Alcohol Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Decyl Glucoside Carbomer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Adenosine Xanthan Gum T-Butyl Alcohol Tocopherol Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Aspergillus Ferment Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Pentylene Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Monascus/Rice Ferment, Behenyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Aspergillus Ferment, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin 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. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant. Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside. In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin. There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection. Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums. A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity. The quality of the extract matters a lot here: Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients. Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water). Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. It’s often used to: Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent. Tromethamine (aka THAM) is a synthetic amino acid that shows up in skincare as a helper ingredient. It functions as a pH adjuster to help neutralize acidic ingredients and set a formula's pH to the right spot. This matters a lot because a lot of actives (like vitamin C) needs a specific pH to work well and feel comfortable on skin. Concentration use ranges from 0.1-1.0% depending on the formula. Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists,