Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Smooth Sip Versus Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Smooth Sip Versus Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream Detailed comparison of Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Smooth Sip versus Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream. This pore-care moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Cellulose to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture. This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Panax Ginseng Root Water and Niacinamide to strengthen the skin barrier. Water Propanediol Glycerin Niacinamide Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cellulose Squalane Maltitol Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Chlorphenesin Hydroxyacetophenone Bisabolol Xanthan Gum Parfum Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Sodium Hydroxide Sclerotium Gum Sorbitan Trioleate Hydrogenated Lecithin Pullulan Butylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Phenethyl Alcohol Saccharide Isomerate Silica Apium Graveolens Seed Extract Sphingolipids Sphingomonas Ferment Extract Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract Citric Acid Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Sodium Citrate Tocopherol Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cellulose, Squalane, Maltitol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hydroxide, Sclerotium Gum, Sorbitan Trioleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pullulan, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Saccharide Isomerate, Silica, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Sphingolipids, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol Oryza Sativa Bran Water Panax Ginseng Root Water Hydrogenated Polydecene 1,2-Hexanediol Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Tromethamine Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Hydrogenated Coconut Oil Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Disodium EDTA Hyaluronic Acid Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Honey Extract Ceramide NP Coptis Japonica Root Extract Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract Phellinus Linteus Extract Dextrin Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Honey Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Dextrin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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. 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. 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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant