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General Moisturizer
Serum
Korean Brand South Korea
Hungarian Brand Hungary

Updated on December 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

When to use

3 Routines
67% use in am
33% use in pm
100% use every day
183 Routines
42% use in am
58% use in pm
87% use every day
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Reviews

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Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Essential 20 ingredients

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Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb 11 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 6 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (2) Works Well (2)
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LizaZhytkova_501

11 months ago
Review

Broke me out in a rash within 2 days, I think the 10% concentration is way too high for sensitive skin.

#broke me out
#irritating
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FaaW._243

1 year ago
Review

Better niacinamide serum than The Ordinary for me.