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Radiant Seoul Bright Potion Skin Glass Serum Versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide

Radiant Seoul Bright Potion Skin Glass Serum Versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide Detailed comparison of Radiant Seoul Bright Potion Skin Glass Serum versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide. This brightening serum is fo

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Radiant Seoul Bright Potion Skin Glass Serum Versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide Detailed comparison of Radiant Seoul Bright Potion Skin Glass Serum versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide. This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Panthenol to brighten dull-looking skin and refine skin texture. This acne serum is formulated around Propolis Extract and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Dipropylene Glycol Butylene Glycol Niacinamide Panthenol Illicium Verum Fruit Extract Allantoin Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Hydrogenated Lecithin Ubiquinone Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone Ceramide NP Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Collagen Glutathione Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate Hydroxyethylcellulose Carbomer Arginine Caprylyl Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin 1,2-Hexanediol Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ubiquinone, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glutathione, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol Propolis Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Curcuma Longa Root Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Lotus Corniculatus Seed Extract Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil Betaine Salicylate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Tromethamine Dextrin Pentylene Glycol Octanediol Tocopherol Xanthan Gum 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 Sanctum Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Lotus Corniculatus Seed Extract, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Octanediol, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer 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). 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. Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent. This ingredient helps: Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol. As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent. Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare. 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,