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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX versus Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX .

Published on July 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 26 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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General Moisturizer Taiwanese Brand Taiwan
Night Moisturizer Taiwanese Brand Taiwan

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (7)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (5)
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (7)
Dark Spots (7)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (6)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Butylene Glycol • Butane • 1,4-Butanediol • Saccharide Isomerate • Algae Oligosaccharides • Nerolidol Isomers • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Acrylic Acid • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sodium Caprylate • Triethanolamine • Phenoxyethanol • Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil • Hazelnut Seed Oil Decyl Esters • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Glycosyl Trehalose • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Chlorphenesin • Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract • Plantago Major Seed Extract • Secale Cereale Seed Extract • Michelia Alba Leaf Oil • Tranexamic Acid • Citrus Limon Peel • Phospholipids • Xanthan Gum • Rhizobian Gum • Goat Fat • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Nephelium Longana Seed Extract • Glycerin • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Stearyl Caprylate • Cetyl Caprylate • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Garcinia Mangostana Seed Oil • Arbutin • Hydrogen • Tremella Fuciformis Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Kalanchoe Spathulata Extract • Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Scutellaria Alpina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract • Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract • Leontopodium Alpinum Extract • Acinos Alpinus Extract • Epilobium Fleischeri Extract • Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Propylene Glycol • Carnosine • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Trimagnesium Phosphate • Citric Acid • Daemonorops Draco Extract • Udder Extract • Acetyl Tyrosine • Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract • Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract • Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Atelocollagen • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Ammonium Phosphate • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate • Sodium Sulfate • Plankton Extract • Glutathione

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 1.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 2.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 4.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 70.

4
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Loved

Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is altered so the structure is more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. Its ability to match these carbohydrates makes it a great moisturizer and humectant.

Humectants help draw moisture from the air to our skin. Studies show Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 5.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 6.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 31.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Plantago Major Seed Extract.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 7.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 33.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 8.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 15.

8
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 10.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Tranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.

Once applied, Tranexamic Acid starts decreasing inflammation from UV exposure. Tranexamic Acid also prevents our skin cells from meeting the pigment production cells.

Fun fact: Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.

This acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.

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Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 11.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 42.

10
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 12.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 9.

11
What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

Learn more about Triethanolamine

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 14.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 13.

12
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.

When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.

Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.

It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Ascorbyl Glucoside

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 15.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 60.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.

Like other types of vitamin C, this ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.

Once applied, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is converted to Vitamin C deeper in the skin's layers. This process is slow but makes this ingredient more tolerable for skin.

The optimum pH range for this ingredient is 4 - 5.5

Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 17.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 58.

14
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 18.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 85.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning

Kalanchoe Spathulata Extract is an antioxidant.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 19.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 89.

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What it does: Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing
Community Rating: Liked

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 20.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 91.

17
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 22.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 97.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of the Ginkgo tree. This tree is native to China and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years.

Ginkgo Biloba has soothing and antioxidant properties. It contains flavonoids and terpenoids, potent antioxidants. Antioxidants may protect your skin from damage caused by external sources such as pollution.

Its soothing ability comes from a variety of compounds including biflavones, a type of flavonoid. Studies show gingko biloba has strong anti-inflammatory properties.

Learn more about Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 23.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 99.

19
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 24.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 101.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Leontopodium Alpinum Extract.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 25.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 103.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.

Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.

Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.

Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.

Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 26.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 111.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

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.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 27.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 112.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Carnosine.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 28.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 116.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Arbutin is derived from the bearberry plant. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.

This ingredient has the ability to block tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening. When applied to the skin, arbutin works at a slow pace. This can make it less irritating than similar ingredients.

Kojic Acid is a similar ingredient.

Learn more about Arbutin

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 30.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 79.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate is a preservative.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 31.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 118.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Tremella Fuciformis Extract comes from the tremella fuciformis mushroom, also known as snow mushroom or white jelly mushroom.

The snow mushroom has moisturizing and antioxidant properties.

Snow mushroom is rich in polysaccharides, giving it moisturizing benefits. As a humectant, snow mushroom helps draw moisture from the air to the skin. Polysaccharides are able to mimic our skin's natural carbohydrates to help the skin retain water.

Snow mushroom has been shown to help with anti-aging due to its antioxidants. Snow mushroom increases the presence of superoxide dismutase in our brain and liver. Superoxide is a by-product of oxygen metabolism. It left unregulated, superoxide causes cell damage. Thus, superoxide dismutase acts as an antioxidant to protect our living cells.

Another study from 2016 showed snow mushroom extract blocks the skin from creating melanin when exposed to UVB. Thus, it may help protect against the signs of aging from sun exposure. However, more studies are needed to confirm this. Another study from 2021 found snow mushroom to protect against UVA damage as well.

This white mushroom is native to Asian countries such as China, Korea, Japan, and Thailand. It is a common ingredient in traditional Chinese cuisine and medicine.

Learn more about Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX contains this as ingredient number 32.

Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Night Gelly EX contains this as ingredient number 83.

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6% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
44% have no rating yet

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