Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin Versus Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Serum

Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin Versus Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Serum Detailed comparison of Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin versus Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Serum. This brightening serum is formulated around Alpha-Arbutin and Niacinamide to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. This hydrating serum is formulated around Oryza Sativa Extract and Ceramide AP to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Oryza Sativa Bran Water 68.6% Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Dipropylene Glycol Alpha-Arbutin 2% Niacinamide Methyl Gluceth-20 Panthenol Polyglycerin-3 Trehalose Glyceryl Glucoside Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Ethylhexylglycerin Hydroxyethylcellulose Xanthan Gum Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Arginine Disodium EDTA Coptis Japonica Root Extract Sorbitan Isostearate Glucose Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract Glycine Soja Seed Extract Hordeum Distichon Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract Vigna Radiata Seed Extract Zea Mays Kernel Extract Oryza Sativa Bran Water 68.6%, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Alpha-Arbutin 2%, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Trehalose, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glucose, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Zea Mays Kernel Extract Propanediol Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Betaine Ceramide AP Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract Aspergillus Ferment Yeast Beta-Glucan Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract Pulsatilla Koreana Extract Usnea Barbata Extract Alcohol Sodium Phytate Hyaluronic Acid Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Water, Propanediol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Yeast Beta-Glucan, Trehalose, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Alcohol, Sodium Phytate, Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Be the first to review 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. 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. Oryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging. A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths. Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase. Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process. Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising. Wondering why rice is hydrating? The protein in rice have emollient properties. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in, keeping your skin moisturized. Some rice extract may have mildly-exfoliating properties. These