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MediCube Zero Pore Pad Mild Versus Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA

MediCube Zero Pore Pad Mild Versus Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA Detailed comparison of MediCube Zero Pore Pad Mild versus Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA. This pore-care toner pad uses a pre-saturated pad wi

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MediCube Zero Pore Pad Mild Versus Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA Detailed comparison of MediCube Zero Pore Pad Mild versus Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA. This pore-care toner pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Gluconolactone and Panthenol to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture. This smoothing toner is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and clear breakouts. Water Propanediol Methylpropanediol 1,2-Hexanediol Glycereth-26 Butylene Glycol Saccharide Hydrolysate Tromethamine Gluconolactone Panthenol Ethylhexylglycerin Disodium EDTA Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract Madecassoside Rosa Damascena Flower Water Iris Florentina Root Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract Cynanchum Atratum Extract Pentylene Glycol Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Pueraria Lobata Root Extract Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract Castanea Crenata Shell Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Water, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Tromethamine, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Madecassoside, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Prunus Mume Fruit Water Dipropylene Glycol Glycerin Glycolic Acid Hydroxyacetophenone 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. Tromethamine (aka THAM) is a synthetic amino acid that shows up in skincare as a helper ingredient. It functions as a pH adjuster to help neutralize acidic ingredients and set a formula's pH to the right spot. This matters a lot because a lot of actives (like vitamin C) needs a specific pH to work well and feel comfortable on skin. Concentration use ranges from 0.1-1.0% depending on the formula. Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product. So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation. You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!