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Hanasui Whitening Gold Serum Renew Versus The [pH]ix The [pH]iller Peptide+ Serum

Hanasui Whitening Gold Serum Renew Versus The [pH]ix The [pH]iller Peptide+ Serum Detailed comparison of Hanasui Whitening Gold Serum Renew versus The [pH]ix The [pH]iller Peptide+ Serum. This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Ascor

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Hanasui Whitening Gold Serum Renew Versus The [pH]ix The [pH]iller Peptide+ Serum Detailed comparison of Hanasui Whitening Gold Serum Renew versus The [pH]ix The [pH]iller Peptide+ Serum. This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Tripeptide-10 Citrulline to soften the look of wrinkles. Water Propylene Glycol Niacinamide Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Phenoxyethanol Carbomer Triethanolamine Allantoin Tetrasodium EDTA Parfum Dimethicone Silica Butylene Glycol Water, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Parfum, Dimethicone, Silica, Butylene Glycol Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract Pullulan Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Acmella Oleracea Extract Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Glycerin Ascorbic Acid Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Tripeptide-10 Citrulline Tripeptide-1 Lecithin Xanthan Gum Caprylyl Glycol Cetyl Alcohol Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Glyceryl Stearate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer Paraffinum Liquidum Trideceth-6 Diazolidinyl Urea Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate Sodium Benzoate Alcohol Potassium Sorbate Water, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Pullulan, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Allantoin, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Tripeptide-10 Citrulline, Tripeptide-1, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Trideceth-6, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate 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. Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics. Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity. Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation. It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh. Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated. This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%. Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating. Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism. 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. Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties. Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient. Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is