Foxtale 12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Updated on September 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 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 oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Foxtale 12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum 18 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Foxtale 12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum 18 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Betaine
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineCarbomer 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.
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Foxtale 12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum 18 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
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