Laneige Essential Power Skin Refiner (Moisture) Versus Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate

Laneige Essential Power Skin Refiner (Moisture) Versus Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate Detailed comparison of Laneige Essential Power Skin Refiner (Moisture) versus Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate US. This hydrating toner is formulated around Panthenol and Niacinamide to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Bifida Ferment Lysate and Ascorbyl Glucoside to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Butylene Glycol Propanediol Glycerin 1,2-Hexanediol Betaine Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Panthenol PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24 Niacinamide Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Tromethamine Ethylhexylglycerin Parfum Disodium EDTA Sodium Polyacrylate Magnesium Sulfate Calcium Chloride Butylphenyl Methylpropional Acorus Gramineus Extract Limonene Manganese Sulfate Citronellol Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract Zinc Sulfate Tocopherol Ascorbyl Glucoside Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Panthenol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Polyacrylate, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Acorus Gramineus Extract, Limonene, Manganese Sulfate, Citronellol, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Glucoside Bifida Ferment Lysate Alcohol Denat. Dimethicone Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Benzoate Phenoxyethanol Adenosine Yeast Extract PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Xanthan Gum Caprylyl Glycol Octyldodecanol Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Yeast Extract, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Octyldodecanol, Citronellol, Parfum 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. Ascorbyl Glucoside (AA-2G) is one of the most stable vitamin C derivatives out there. It's made by attaching a glucose molecule to ascorbic acid; this glucose "cap" shields the vitamin C from air, light, heat, and metal ions that normally cause pure ascorbic acid to oxidize. Once on your skin, the enzyme alpha-glucosidase snips off the glucose and gradually releases active ascorbic acid right where it's needed. Basically, it behaves like a slow-release pro-vitamin C with less of a stinging that high-strength ascorbic acid can cause. The research supports the classic vitamin C benefits as well. In lab and human studies, AA-2G slowed down the skin's production of melanin (the pigment behind dark spots) and helped shield skin cells against sun damage better than ascorbyl phosphate. These studies also showed AA-2G released vitamin C over a longer period. A frequently cited manufacturer trial found that a 2% AA-2G face cream significantly improved wrinkle depth and skin roughness after 45 days. And in 2009, a clinical trial showed it meaningfully lightened dark patches on the gums compared to a placebo. There's also collagen-synthesis support (since vitamin C is a required cofactor for that) and an antioxidant effect too. Typical usage is usually between 0.5-5% and most studies/products land around 2%. AA-2G performs best when formulated at a mildly acidic pH (~5-7) which is much gentler than the pH that pure vitamin C demands (~2.5-3.5). Just one thing worth knowing: the in-skin conversation rate is only about 55-60% by weight. So a 5% AA-2G product delivers roughly 2.75-3% of actual active vitamin C. On top of that, skin absorption is relatively low because the ingredient is water-soluble. Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like". Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air. Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils. Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability, Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent. 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 whi