Cepolab Biogenic Essence 90%

Name: Biogenic Essence 90%
Brand: Cepolab

A toner with 5 ingredients, including hyaluronic acid.

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Overview

What it is

Toner with 5 ingredients that contains hyaluronic acid

Cool Features

It is cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe

Suited For

It has ingredients that are good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

Fun facts

Cepolab is from South Korea.

We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.

What's inside

Ingredients List

2

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2

Ceriporia Lacerata Vesicles

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Ceriporia Lacerata Vesicles, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hyaluronate

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

Ceriporia Lacerata Vesicles

This ingredient is also known as CLEPS. It comes from the culture medium of Ceriporia lacerata, a fungus typically found on oak or pine trees.

According to a manufacturer, this ingredient can improve elasticity, hydration, and collagen synthesis.

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.

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1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.

Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.

This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.

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Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.

In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.

Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:

Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.

Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.

You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.

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