K-Secret Seoul 1988 Essence Snail Mucin 97% + Rice Versus Missha Time Revolution The First Essence 5X
This hydrating essence is formulated around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Oryza Sativa Extract to hydrate skin and fade the look of dark spots.
This barrier-repair essence is formulated around Niacinamide and Bifida Ferment Lysate to strengthen the skin barrier and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Arginine
Masking
Oryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
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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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