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Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel Versus Pyunkang Yul Brightening Radiance Cream

Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel Versus Pyunkang Yul Brightening Radiance Cream Detailed comparison of Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel versus Pyunkang Yul Brightening Radiance Cream. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Panthenol and Allantoin

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Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel Versus Pyunkang Yul Brightening Radiance Cream Detailed comparison of Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel versus Pyunkang Yul Brightening Radiance Cream. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Panthenol and Allantoin to calm redness and hydrate skin. This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Ceramide NP to brighten dull-looking skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Butylene Glycol Glycerin 1,2-Hexanediol Methyl Trimethicone Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Tromethamine Glyceryl Glucoside C12-14 Alketh-12 Maltodextrin Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer Ethylhexylglycerin Betaine Panthenol Allantoin Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Polyquaternium-51 Xanthan Gum Disodium EDTA Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract Glucose Sodium Citrate Beta-Glucan Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Citric Acid Sucrose Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Caprylyl Glycol Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Tocopherol Cyanocobalamin Glycine Serine Glutamic Acid Aspartic Acid Leucine Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Alanine Lysine Arginine Tyrosine Phenylalanine Proline Threonine Valine Isoleucine Histidine Cysteine Methionine Phosphoric Acid Ascorbic Acid Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Trimethicone, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Glucoside, C12-14 Alketh-12, Maltodextrin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyquaternium-51, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Glucose, Sodium Citrate, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Citric Acid, Sucrose, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Phosphoric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1 Dipropylene Glycol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) Niacinamide Glyceryl Stearate Se Vinyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Stearic Acid Cetearyl Alcohol Carbomer Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Ethylhexyl Palmitate Cetearyl Glucoside Hydrogenated Lecithin Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate Adenosine Pearl Extract Arachidic Acid Palmitic Acid Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Oleic Acid Brassica Campestris Sterols Cholesterol Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate Sodium Hyaluronate Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Ceramide NP Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide Ns Ceramide EOP Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Vinyldimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate 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 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products. Think of it as a supportive ingredient that helps your gel-creams feel silky, "cloud cream-like", and spread evenly without being greasy. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel evaluated it (along with 22 other acryloyldimethyltaurate polymers) and concluded it's: Due to its large molecular size, it sits on the surface of skin rather than penetrating it. Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C and is the biologically active form used directly by skin. Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, but it also has plenty of benefits for your skin. It is best supported by academic literature for: Topical vitamin C has been shown to help neutralize oxidative stress from UV and pollution, helping to improve photoaging and hyperpigmentation when used consistently. One clinical study found that using 5% topical vitamin C for six months improved signs of photodamaged skin, both on the surface and in the deeper structural layers of the skin. While vitamin C doesn’t replace sunscreen, studies show it can boost photoprotection when combined with Vitamin E and ferulic acid. These two ingredients help improve stability and protective effects. The big downside of this ingredient is formulation difficulty. Vitamin C is prone to oxidation and doesn't penetrate the skin unless formulated correctly. Research found that vitamin C absorbs into the skin best at a low pH (< 3.5) with about 20% being the upper limit for effective absorption. Skin levels can saturate after repeated application; this means your skin won’t keep absorbing more once it’s full of vitamin C. This is why more isn’t always better with vitamin C and why very high concentrations don’t necessarily give extra benefits. Ascorbic acid generally works well with many skincare ingredients but can be irritating when combined with other active ingredients. Strong oxidizing acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin C if they are used at the same time; they are often recommended for use at different times of day. Read more about other types of Vitamin C: Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients. 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