Kiehl's Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Face Mask With 10.5% Squalane Versus The History of Whoo Gonjinhyang Ultimate Brightening Corrector
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What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
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They're both likely to be good for dry skin and reducing pores
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They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Face Mask With 10.5% Squalane 17 ingredients
The History of Whoo Gonjinhyang Ultimate Brightening Corrector 51 ingredients
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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Face Mask With 10.5% Squalane 17 ingredients
The History of Whoo Gonjinhyang Ultimate Brightening Corrector 51 ingredients
Ingredients, at a glance
What's in this product, and how it might affect your skin.
Notable Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients, at a glance
What's in this product, and how it might affect your skin.
Notable Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
Sorbitan Stearate comes from sorbitol and stearic acid. Sorbitol is a type of sugar and stearic acid is a fatty acid.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract isn't fungal acne safe.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Preservative4 Benefits3 Concerns
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
Water, Lauryl Laurate, Squalane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Behenyl Behenate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Candelilla Cera, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
This ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract comes from the flowering chrysanthemum plant. These plants are native to Asia.
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.
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Bisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
C12-14 Pareth-12 is created from a mixture of synthetic C12-14 alcohols that have about 12 moles of ethylene oxide.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
2 Concerns
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
2 Concerns
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, soothe skin, even out skin tone, and improve the appearance of wrinkles.
Pearl Extract comes from, well, pearls. Pearls are harvested from oysters.
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract comes from the Asian Mountain Yam. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
We don't have a description for Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract yet.
This ingredient comes from the cinnamon tree native to southern China.
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of the Persimmon. It is native to China, India, and Korea. Persimmon leaves have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
We don't have a description for Nardostachys Chinensis Root Extract yet.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
4 Benefits
This leaf extract comes from the Asian mugwort. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract comes from the fruit (nuts) of the Ginkgo Biloba tree. This tree is native to China.
We don't have a description for Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract yet.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Squalane, Paraffin, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Water, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Talc, Bisabolol, CI 77891, C12-14 Pareth-12, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Silica, CI 77492, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pearl Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Velvet Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Nardostachys Chinensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract, Silkworm Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Agastache Rugosa Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract
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 WaterSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
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