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TONYMOLY Propolis Tower Barrier Rebalancing Toner Versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide

TONYMOLY Propolis Tower Barrier Rebalancing Toner Versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide Detailed comparison of TONYMOLY Propolis Tower Barrier Rebalancing Toner versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide. This calming toner

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TONYMOLY Propolis Tower Barrier Rebalancing Toner Versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide Detailed comparison of TONYMOLY Propolis Tower Barrier Rebalancing Toner versus Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide. This calming toner is formulated around Propolis Extract and Niacinamide to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier. This acne serum is formulated around Propolis Extract and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and brighten dull-looking skin. Propolis Extract 83% Glycerin 1,2-Hexanediol Propanediol Niacinamide Dipropylene Glycol Centella Asiatica Extract Portulaca Oleracea Extract Phellinus Linteus Extract Arctium Lappa Root Extract Scrophularia Buergeriana Extract Honey Extract Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Vitex Agnus Castus Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Adenosine Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract Panthenol Curcuma Longa Root Extract 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Rosa Damascena Flower Water Prunus Persica Fruit Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Jasminum Officinale Flower Water Dextrin Theobroma Cacao Extract Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Water Vinyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate Hydrogenated Lecithin Xanthan Gum Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate Ceramide NP Beta-Glucan Propolis Extract 83%, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Scrophularia Buergeriana Extract, Honey Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Adenosine, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Vinyldimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan Propolis Extract Butylene Glycol Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Lotus Corniculatus Seed Extract Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil Betaine Salicylate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Tromethamine Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Caprylyl Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Pentylene Glycol Octanediol Tocopherol Carbomer 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 T 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 Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is one of the most researched botanical extracts in skincare with decades of studies backing its effects on inflammation, collagen, and the skin barrier. That research keeps pointing back to the same four triterpenoid saponins: Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, and Madecassic Acid. These compounds allow centella to dial back inflammation, encourage the skin to build and hold onto collagen, support the barrier and hydration, and bring solid antioxidant activity to protect against signs of aging. Centella also carries a nice supporting cast of Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and amino acids. Put it all together and you get an ingredient that soothes, hydrates, and protects, all at once. Most of centella's magic comes from the four big compounds (Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, and Madecassic Acid). These are the actives doing the heavy lifting in almost every centella study. Here is the short version of what they do in the skin: So it is not just soothing for the sake of soothing. Centella calms the skin AND helps it rebuild. Just FYI, not all centella on an ingredient list is the same. What you are getting actually depends on the extract: Fun fact on the ratios: the leaves tend to be richest in Madecassoside and Asiaticoside, and lower in the two acids. The exact amounts shift with where the plant is grown and how it is processed. This means purity really does vary brand to brand. Centella is one of the most easygoing actives out there. It layers well with basically everything: niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and vitamin C, and also pairs nicely with stronger actives like retinoids and exfoliating acids where it can help take the edge off irritation. On the safety side, centella and its triterpenes are classified as weak sensitizers, meaning allergic reactions are possible but uncommon. Patch tests at 1% and 5% came back negative in test panels, and creams at typical use levels did not cause allergic reactions across large groups of people. But as with any new active, a patch test is still a smart move for very reactive skin. Centella is widely used because it is effective at low percentages. For context, human safety testing found no meaningful irritation from creams containing centella extract at everyday use levels (the tested amounts were well under 1%). The irritancy threshold in animal testing was also above 30% (so real-world formulas sit far below anything concerning). In collagen lab studies, higher concentrations drove more collagen synthesis, so ser