Esfolio Vitamin Brightening Ampoule Versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin

Esfolio Vitamin Brightening Ampoule Versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin Detailed comparison of Esfolio Vitamin Brightening Ampoule versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin. This brightening ampoule is formulated around Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots. This brightening serum is formulated around Alpha-Arbutin and Niacinamide to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Butylene Glycol Glycerin Glycereth-26 Dimethicone Niacinamide Betaine Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Dipropylene Glycol Benzyl Glycol Sorbitan Sesquioleate Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Carbomer Arginine Trehalose Panthenol 1,2-Hexanediol Disodium EDTA Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer Ethylhexylglycerin Pvm/Ma Copolymer Retinyl Palmitate Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Tocopherol Chlorphenesin Parfum Limonene Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Betaine, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Benzyl Glycol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Carbomer, Arginine, Trehalose, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Limonene Oryza Sativa Bran Water 68.6% Alpha-Arbutin 2% Methyl Gluceth-20 Polyglycerin-3 Glyceryl Glucoside Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethylcellulose Xanthan Gum Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Coptis Japonica Root Extract Sorbitan Isostearate Glucose Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract Glycine Soja Seed Extract Hordeum Distichon Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract Vigna Radiata Seed Extract Zea Mays Kernel Extract Oryza Sativa Bran Water 68.6%, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Alpha-Arbutin 2%, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Trehalose, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glucose, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Zea Mays Kernel Extract Be the first to review 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 Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources. It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy. Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces. A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks. Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis. One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies. Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne. 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. Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent. This ingredient helps: Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol. As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent. Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (g