THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Ampoule Versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin

THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Ampoule Versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin Detailed comparison of THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Ampoule versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin. This hydrating ampoule is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This brightening serum is formulated around Alpha-Arbutin and Niacinamide to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. No concerns Water Butylene Glycol Glycerin Glyceryl Glucoside Glycereth-26 Sodium Hyaluronate Thamnolia Vermicularis Leaf Extract Sparassis Crispa Extract Xylitylglucoside Anhydroxylitol Xylitol Glucose Hydroxyethylcellulose Carbomer Tromethamine Allantoin Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract 1,2-Hexanediol Disodium EDTA Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glycereth-26, Sodium Hyaluronate, Thamnolia Vermicularis Leaf Extract, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin Oryza Sativa Bran Water 68.6% Dipropylene Glycol Alpha-Arbutin 2% Niacinamide Methyl Gluceth-20 Panthenol Polyglycerin-3 Trehalose Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Xanthan Gum Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Arginine Coptis Japonica Root Extract Sorbitan Isostearate Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract Glycine Soja Seed Extract Hordeum Distichon Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract Vigna Radiata Seed Extract Zea Mays Kernel Extract Oryza Sativa Bran Water 68.6%, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Alpha-Arbutin 2%, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Trehalose, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glucose, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Zea Mays Kernel Extract 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. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. 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. Glucose is a simple sugar (a monosaccharide). In skincare, it is mostly a humectant and skin conditioning agent. Mechanistically, it has multiple hydroxyl groups that hydrogen-bond to water. This pulls moisture into the upper layers of skin to keep the surface soft and hydrated. It's worth knowing sugars are already a natural component of the skin's NMF (natural moisturizing factor) so it's a molecule that your stratum corneum is well-acquainted with. Just so you know, glucose is hydrophilic (water-loving) and the stratum corneum is a strong barrier to hydrophilic compounds. This just means penetration is slow and most of the action is happening on the surface. Gram-to-gram, glucose is not as efficient as a humectant as glycerin. This is why you'll likely see glycose paired with stronger humectants for a bigger hydration payoff. In skincare, glucose is typically derived from corn or other starch sources. Gly