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heimish Matcha Biome Oil-Free Calming Gel Moisturizer Versus Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel

heimish Matcha Biome Oil-Free Calming Gel Moisturizer Versus Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel Detailed comparison of heimish Matcha Biome Oil-Free Calming Gel Moisturizer versus Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel. This calming moisturizer is formulated aro

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heimish Matcha Biome Oil-Free Calming Gel Moisturizer Versus Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel Detailed comparison of heimish Matcha Biome Oil-Free Calming Gel Moisturizer versus Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Niacinamide to calm redness and hydrate skin. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Panthenol and Allantoin to calm redness and hydrate skin. Water Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Glycerin Butylene Glycol Dicaprylyl Ether Niacinamide 1,2-Hexanediol Pentylene Glycol Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Cynanchum Atratum Extract Saccharomyces Ferment Lactobacillus Ferment Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract Althaea Rosea Flower Extract Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract Hydrogenated Polydecene Vinyldimethicone Caprylyl Methicone Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Panthenol Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Dimethiconol Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Glucose Tromethamine Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Fructooligosaccharides Fructose Ethylhexylglycerin Citric Acid Sodium Phytate Tocopherol Dextrin Dipropylene Glycol Madecassoside Asiaticoside Madecassic Acid Asiatic Acid Xanthan Gum Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Vinyldimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glucose, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Dextrin, Dipropylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Xanthan Gum Methyl Trimethicone Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract Glyceryl Glucoside C12-14 Alketh-12 Maltodextrin Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer Betaine Allantoin Polyquaternium-51 Disodium EDTA Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract Sodium Citrate Beta-Glucan Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Sucrose Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Caprylyl Glycol Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Cyanocobalamin Glycine Serine Glutamic Acid Aspartic Acid Leucine Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Alanine Lysine Arginine Tyrosine Phenylalanine Proline Threonine Valine Isoleucine Histidine Cysteine Methionine Phosphoric Acid Ascorbic Acid Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Trimethicone, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Glucoside, C12-14 Alketh-12, Maltodextrin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Panthenol 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 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products. As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied. It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin. A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record. 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. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root. Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant propertie