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Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner Versus Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA

Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner Versus Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA Detailed comparison of Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner versus Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA. This calming toner is formulated around Camellia

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Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner Versus Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA Detailed comparison of Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner versus Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA. This calming toner is formulated around Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to calm redness and balance excess oil. This smoothing toner is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and clear breakouts. No concerns Water 1,2-Hexanediol Hydroxyacetophenone Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Allantoin Disodium EDTA Butylene Glycol Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Phenoxyethanol Beta-Glucan Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Salix Alba Bark Extract Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract Ethylhexylglycerin Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract Pueraria Lobata Root Extract Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Beta-Glucan, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract Prunus Mume Fruit Water Dipropylene Glycol Glycerin Glycolic Acid Tromethamine Salicylic Acid Vigna Radiata Seed Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Curcuma Longa Root Extract Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract C12-14 Pareth-12 Xanthan Gum Octyldodeceth-16 Water, Prunus Mume Fruit Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, C12-14 Pareth-12, Xanthan Gum, Octyldodeceth-16 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. 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 (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. 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. Hydroxyacetophenone is a small phenolic molecule that earns its place in a formulas as an antioxidant and preservative booster. As a phenol, it is able to neutralize free radicals to protect both the product and the skin from oxidative stress. Though it can't kill microbes on its own, it works as a good supporting agent when combined with other preservatives like Phenoxyethanol or 1,2-Hexanediol. This ingredient naturally occurs as piceol in Norwegian spruce needles (~0.4-1.1% dry weight and in cloudberries). Though the cosmetic-grade material is synthesized for purity and consistency. You'll usually see it used at low levels and suppliers recommend up to 1% added to a water phase. Safety testing was done at concentrations like 0.05% in SPF products and 0.5% in a Human Repeated Insult Patch Test. The safety evidence is assuring; this ingredient is safe for cosmetics in current use and also holds safety statu