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The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner Detailed comparison of The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum EU & Canada versus COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyalu

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The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner Detailed comparison of The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum EU & Canada versus COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This smoothing toner is formulated around Salix Alba Bark Water and Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. Water Propanediol Sodium Hyaluronate Glycerin Butylene Glycol Phenoxyethanol Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Hyaluronic Acid Carbomer Sodium Lactate Polysorbate 20 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Water, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hyaluronic Acid, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Salix Alba Bark Water Pyrus Malus Fruit Water 1,2-Hexanediol Glycolic Acid Betaine Salicylate Allantoin Panthenol Ethyl Hexanediol Water, Salix Alba Bark Water, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Lactate, Glycolic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ethyl Hexanediol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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. Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and sometimes used to adjust the pH of a product. This ingredient is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin. NMF also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria. High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect. Fun fact: Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar. 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!