AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Pumpkin Enzyme Peeling Gel Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
Updated on July 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Pumpkin Enzyme Peeling Gel 27 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Pumpkin Enzyme Peeling Gel 27 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel 19 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentDipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantArginine
Masking
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycine Soja Sprout Extract
EmollientOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Water, Cellulose, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trehalose, Arginine, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Allantoin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycine Soja Sprout Extract, Octyldodeceth-16, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Flower Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water, Prunus Mume Flower Water, Cellulose, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sorbitol, Disodium EDTA, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Pumpkin Enzyme Peeling Gel 27 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel 19 ingredients
Reviews
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AMPLE:N Purifying Shot Pumpkin Enzyme Peeling Gel 27 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel 19 ingredients
🙀 the results of this exfoliator are incredible! it works so well, after only one use, my skin looks & feels so soft & so healthy.
🚿 the previous night, i had showered in hot water, and then at the end, turned the water cold for washing my face
🧖 after the shower, i did my nightly skincare, and then once my face was dry, i put hydrocolloid bandages on practically my whole face
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Leaves my skin soft and helps reduce texture.
