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Pyunkang Yul Low pH Cleansing Water Versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm

Pyunkang Yul Low pH Cleansing Water Versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm Detailed comparison of Pyunkang Yul Low pH Cleansing Water versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm. This mild micellar cleanser is made to cleanse while respecting your

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Pyunkang Yul Low pH Cleansing Water Versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm Detailed comparison of Pyunkang Yul Low pH Cleansing Water versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm. This mild micellar cleanser is made to cleanse while respecting your skin barrier. This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. Water Dipropylene Glycol Propanediol 1,2-Hexanediol C12-14 Pareth-12 Sodium Citrate Disodium EDTA Butylene Glycol Octyldodecanol Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract Coptis Japonica Root Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Portulaca Oleracea Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Pentylene Glycol Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Ceramide NP Caprylyl Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Citric Acid Glycerin Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Glycerin Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate Synthetic Wax PEG-10 Isostearate Sorbitan Sesquioleate Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Oryza Sativa Seed Water Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Avena Sativa Meal Extract Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Water, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Butylene Glycol, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol 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. 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. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). 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. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. It’s often used to: Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent. 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