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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Laneige Cream Skin Refiner

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Laneige Cream Skin Refiner Detailed comparison of COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence versus Laneige Cream Skin Refiner. This hydrating essence is formulated around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Allanto

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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Laneige Cream Skin Refiner Detailed comparison of COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence versus Laneige Cream Skin Refiner. This hydrating essence is formulated around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Allantoin to hydrate skin and calm redness. This hydrating treatment is formulated around Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to hydrate skin. No concerns Snail Secretion Filtrate Betaine Butylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Sodium Polyacrylate Phenoxyethanol Sodium Hyaluronate Allantoin Ethyl Hexanediol Carbomer Panthenol Arginine Water Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Water Glycerin Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Inulin Lauryl Carbamate Glyceryl Caprylate Ethylhexylglycerin Propanediol Disodium EDTA Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Tocopherol Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol 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. 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!