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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol versus MediFlower Mugwort Ampoule .

Last updated on December 14, 2023. Published on August 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening 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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Artemisia Capillaris Extract.

Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol contains this as ingredient number 2.

MediFlower Mugwort Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol contains this as ingredient number 3.

MediFlower Mugwort Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol contains this as ingredient number 5.

MediFlower Mugwort Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol contains this as ingredient number 6.

MediFlower Mugwort Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol contains this as ingredient number 7.

MediFlower Mugwort Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 21.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol contains this as ingredient number 9.

MediFlower Mugwort Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol contains this as ingredient number 12.

MediFlower Mugwort Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 5.

8
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol contains this as ingredient number 22.

MediFlower Mugwort Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 3.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

59% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
9% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
55% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol 22 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 15 ratings
Light (5) Works Well (4) Absorbs Well (4) Great Value (3) No Scent (3) Hydrating (2)
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Beleni

5 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

The best for calming irritated skin. It won't do much for you if you don't have any irritation that you want to soothe, however, it gives me...

The best for calming irritated skin. It won't do much for you if you don't have any irritation that you want to soothe, however, it gives me instant relief when I need it. That's why it doesn't belong in my daily routine but I do use it here and there as a sort of spot treatment for irritation or damaged skin barrier and it's never failed me.

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Vincent12

3 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

I recently bought this serum and have only used it once (this morning), but I'm finding it incredible so far. I have very sensitive, itchy, dry and...

I recently bought this serum and have only used it once (this morning), but I'm finding it incredible so far. I have very sensitive, itchy, dry and irritated skin on my cheek at the moment, and this serum did not sting that area at all. I've found the serum to be very hydrating and calming, as my cheek usually dries out in the day eventually (with a moisturiser), but there's been no visible signs of flaking or itchiness at all with the addition of this serum.

MediFlower Mugwort Ampoule 22 ingredients

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