laikou Japan Sakura Essence Cream Versus Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator

laikou Japan Sakura Essence Cream Versus Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator Detailed comparison of laikou Japan Sakura Essence Cream versus Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator. This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Niacinamide to soften the look of wrinkles and balance excess oil. Water Paraffinum Liquidum Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Isopropyl Palmitate Dimethicone PEG-100 Stearate Glyceryl Stearate Stearic Acid Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract Ascorbic Acid Malic Acid Prunus Mume Fruit Extract Citric Acid Potassium Hydroxide Phenoxyethanol Butylene Glycol Niacinamide Sodium Hyaluronate Xanthan Gum Carbomer Disodium EDTA Triethanolamine Propylparaben Methylparaben Diazolidinyl Urea Parfum CI 16255 Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Malic Acid, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Parfum, CI 16255 Cyclopentasiloxane Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Cetyl Alcohol Adenosine Epigallocatechin Gallate Glucose Oxidase Lactoperoxidase Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract Lactobacillus Polysilicone-11 Sodium Chloride Potassium Thiocyanate Glucose Ceteareth-20 Decyl Glucoside Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Adenosine, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Glucose Oxidase, Lactoperoxidase, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Thiocyanate, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Ceteareth-20, Decyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol 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. 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. Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier. Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient. It plays several roles in a formula: Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products. Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people. However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers. Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy. Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans. Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients. This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize. A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe. 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