Laneige Cream Skin Zincpep Toner & Gel Moisturizer Versus Good Molecules Sakura Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Essence
This barrier-repair toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc Gluconate to strengthen the skin barrier and balance excess oil.
This hydrating essence is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Zinc PCA to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMannitol
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Polyglycerin-3, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Mannitol, Taurine, Ectoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Caffeine, Zinc Gluconate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingOryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Betaine, Anhydroxylitol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Zinc PCA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Tocopherol, Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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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