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COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser Versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm

COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser Versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm Detailed comparison of COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm. This mild gel cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving yo

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COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser Versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm Detailed comparison of COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm. This mild gel cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry. This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. Water Acrylates Copolymer Butylene Glycol Glycerin Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 1,2-Hexanediol Coco-Glucoside Lauryl Betaine Snail Secretion Filtrate Arginine Tromethamine Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate Parfum Carbomer Sodium Chloride Ethylhexylglycerin Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Sodium Polyacrylate Disodium EDTA Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Betaine, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Arginine, Tromethamine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Parfum, Carbomer, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate Synthetic Wax PEG-10 Isostearate Sorbitan Sesquioleate Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Oryza Sativa Seed Water Propanediol Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Avena Sativa Meal Extract Caprylyl Glycol Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Water, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Butylene Glycol, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol 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. 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. 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. 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!