Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner Versus Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol

Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner Versus Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol Detailed comparison of Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner versus Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol. This calming toner is formulated around Houttuynia Cordata Extract and Panthenol to calm redness and hydrate skin. This calming serum is formulated around Panthenol to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier. No key ingredients Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77% Water 1,2-Hexanediol Glycerin Betaine Panthenol Saccharum Officinarum Extract Portulaca Oleracea Extract Butylene Glycol Vitex Agnus Castus Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Arctium Lappa Root Extract Phellinus Linteus Extract Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Isopentyldiol Methylpropanediol Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Tromethamine Disodium EDTA Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Panthenol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Isopentyldiol, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water Artemisia Capillaris Extract Ceramide AP Coptis Japonica Root Extract Ethylhexylglycerin Allantoin Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer Polyquaternium-51 Malt Extract Punica Granatum Extract Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Panthenol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Water, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyquaternium-51, Malt Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate 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 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products. As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied. It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin. A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record. Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration. Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte. Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even. Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability. Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine. 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. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant. As a solvent,