COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Farm Stay Collagen Water Full Moist All Day Toner
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Farm Stay Collagen Water Full Moist All Day Toner This hydrating essence is formulated around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Allantoin to hydrate skin and calm redness. This anti-aging toner is formulated around
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus Farm Stay Collagen Water Full Moist All Day Toner
This hydrating essence is formulated around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Allantoin to hydrate skin and calm redness.
This anti-aging toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Adenosine to soften the look of wrinkles.
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Betaine
Butylene Glycol
1,2-Hexanediol
Sodium Polyacrylate
Phenoxyethanol
Sodium Hyaluronate
Allantoin
Ethyl Hexanediol
Carbomer
Panthenol
Arginine
Water
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Water
Dipropylene Glycol
Glycerin
Niacinamide
Trideceth-10
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
Adenosine
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Honey Extract
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Caprylyl Glycol
Disodium EDTA
Sorbic Acid
Sodium Dodoxynol-40 Sulfate
Parfum
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Trideceth-10, Butylene Glycol, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Dodoxynol-40 Sulfate, Parfum
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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.
Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!