COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner Versus Bioderma Sébium Kerato+ Body Anti-Blemish Soothing Spray
This smoothing toner is formulated around Salix Alba Bark Water and Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
ChelatingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Rhamnose
HumectantSyringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningAminoethanesulfinic Acid
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maltodextrin, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Mannitol, Xylitol, Propyl Gallate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Rhamnose, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Aminoethanesulfinic Acid, Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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