By WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water Versus I'm from Mugwort Essence
Updated on June 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
By WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 22 ingredients
I'm from Mugwort Essence 3 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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By WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 22 ingredients
I'm from Mugwort Essence 3 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventArginine
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Water, Mandelic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Chlorphenesin, Dimethyl Sulfone, Arginine, Sodium Citrate, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Natto Gum
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 Water1,2-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
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
By WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 22 ingredients
I'm from Mugwort Essence 3 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
By WishTrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 22 ingredients
Mixed feelings
Don't get me wrong, I really like it! It has beta-glucan, natto gum, and hylauronic acid which is hydrating enough meaning it wont peel while the AHA exfoliates. it doesn't make my skin peel like cosrx or paula's choice exfoliators but it does sting and tingle a bit. keep in mind i am a tazarotene (retinoid) user, so that may be why... but I never used them together, obviously. my Show more
I have acne prone skin. This product gets rid of my texture and doesn’t irritate my inflamed pimples
This has never broken me out
But does not make a very drastic difference
I'm from Mugwort Essence 3 ingredients
I was very skeptical about this product but once I tried this, my eczema on my forehead significantly reduced. Acne-prone and sensitive skin will EAT this up.
i thought it does nothing for my skin when i was using it occasionally, but than i ran out of my usual toner and wasn't able to buy for sometime, soi started using i'm from everyday twice, and damn, my purging i was having (from introducing new acid in my routine for my comedonal and hormonal acne) suppressed and then just stopped... i didn't had any bad breakouts since 2 months, i now understand Show more
