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Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Serum Versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Serum Versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide Detailed comparison of Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Serum versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide. This calming ser

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Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Serum Versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide Detailed comparison of Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Serum versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide. This calming serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Panthenol to calm redness and balance excess oil. This acne serum is formulated around Propolis Extract and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Butylene Glycol Niacinamide Glycerin Dipropylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Panthenol Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Propanediol Diethoxyethyl Succinate Tromethamine Hydrogenated Lecithin Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Betaine Pantothenic Acid Trehalose Ethylhexylglycerin Glyceryl Oleate Sodium Phytate Allantoin Alpha-Arbutin Houttuynia Cordata Extract Lauryl Glucoside Myristyl Glucoside Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate Zinc PCA Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Tocopherol Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Citric Acid Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Beta-Glucan Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Hyaluronic Acid Decyl Glucoside Curcuma Longa Root Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract Salix Alba Bark Extract Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Beta-Sitosterol Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Betaine, Pantothenic Acid, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Phytate, Allantoin, Alpha-Arbutin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Zinc PCA, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Beta-Sitosterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract Propolis Extract Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Lotus Corniculatus Seed Extract Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil Betaine Salicylate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Caprylyl Glycol Dextrin Pentylene Glycol Octanediol Xanthan Gum Carbomer Propolis Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Water, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum 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. Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is one of the most researched botanical extracts in skincare with decades of studies backing its effects on inflammation, collagen, and the skin barrier. That research keeps pointing back to the same four triterpenoid saponins: Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, and Madecassic Acid. These compounds allow centella to dial back inflammation, encourage the skin to build and hold onto collagen, support the barrier and hydration, and bring solid antioxidant activity to protect against signs of aging. Centella also carries a nice supporting cast of Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and amino acids. Put it all together and you get an ingredient that soothes, hydrates, and protects, all at once. Most of centella's magic comes from the four big compounds (Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, and Madecassic Acid). These are the actives doing the heavy lifting in almost every centella study. Here is the short version of what they do in the skin: So it is not just soothing for the sake of soothing. Centella calms the skin AND helps it rebuild. Just FYI, not all centella on an ingredient list is the same. What you are getting actually depends on the extract: Fun fact on the ratios: the leaves tend to be richest in Madecassoside and Asiaticoside, and lower in the two acids. The exact amounts shift with where the plant is grown and how it is processed. This means purity really does vary brand to brand. Centella is one of the most easygoing actives out there. It layers well with basically everything: niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and vitamin C, and also pairs nicely with stronger actives like retinoids and exfoliating acids where it can help take the edge off irritation. On the safety side, centella and its triterpenes are classified as weak sensitizers, meaning allergic reactions are possible but uncommon. Patch tests at 1% and 5% came back negative in test panels, and creams at typical use levels did not cause allergic reactions across large groups of people. But as with any new active, a patch test is still a smart move for very reactive skin. Centella is widely used because it is effective at low percentages. For context, h