Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner Versus MediCube Triple Collagen Serum

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner Versus MediCube Triple Collagen Serum Detailed comparison of Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner versus MediCube Triple Collagen Serum. This calming toner is formulated around Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract to calm redness. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Adenosine to soften the look of wrinkles. No key ingredients No concerns Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract 1,2-Hexanediol Butylene Glycol Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane Hydroxyethylcellulose Carbomer Arginine Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Arginine Sea Water Glycerin Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Alcohol Denat. Niacinamide Glycereth-26 Adenosine Hydrolyzed Collagen Hyaluronic Acid Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Soluble Collagen Collagen Extract Atelocollagen Propanediol Cyclopentasiloxane Trehalose Cetearyl Olivate Tromethamine Cyclohexasiloxane Sorbitan Olivate Ethylhexylglycerin Disodium EDTA Dimethicone Parfum Sea Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Collagen Extract, Atelocollagen, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trehalose, Carbomer, Cetearyl Olivate, Tromethamine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Dimethicone, Parfum 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. Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.