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BYOMA Clarifying Serum Versus The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum
BYOMA Clarifying Serum Versus The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum Detailed comparison of BYOMA Clarifying Serum versus The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum. This acne serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Gluconolactone to clear breakouts
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BYOMA Clarifying Serum Versus The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum Detailed comparison of BYOMA Clarifying Serum versus The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum. This acne serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Gluconolactone to clear breakouts and balance excess oil. This acne serum is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Zinc PCA to clear breakouts and refine the look of pores. Water Glycerin Niacinamide 1,2-Hexanediol Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Gluconolactone Glyceryl Caprylate Ceramide NP Cholesterol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Phytosphingosine Stearic Acid Oleic Acid Zinc Lactate Hydrogenated Lecithin Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Hyaluronate Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil Hydroxyethylcellulose Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer Sodium Phytate Tocopherol Lactic Acid Caprylyl Glycol Caprylhydroxamic Acid Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Zinc Lactate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid Propanediol Betaine Salicylic Acid Zinc PCA Phenoxyethanol Maltodextrin Sodium Hydroxide Biosaccharide Gum-1 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Water, Propanediol, Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure. This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product. This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients. Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity. In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface. Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior: Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair. Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects. You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient. Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product. So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation. You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!