This calming essence is formulated around Artemisia Princeps Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate to calm redness and hydrate skin.

This hydrating essence is formulated around Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to hydrate skin and calm redness.

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Korean South Korea
American United States

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Light 60% Absorbs Well 52% Expensive 40%
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Expensive 58% Light 42% Doesn't Work 33%

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

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Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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