Comparison between COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner vs. Beauty Of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA

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11 Ingredients 26

1
Water
1
Water
2
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water
2
Prunus Mume Fruit Water
3
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water
3
Dipropylene Glycol
4
Butylene Glycol
4
1,2-Hexanediol
5
1,2-Hexanediol
5
Tromethamine
6
Sodium Lactate
6
Glycolic Acid
7
Glycolic Acid
7
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
8
Betaine Salicylate
8
Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract
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Uniqueness7 out of 11
63.6%
Uniqueness22 out of 26
84.6%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
3 out of 11
27%
chemical
7 out of 11
64%
natural
9 out of 26
35%
chemical
13 out of 26
50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#41,2-Hexanediol#5Sodium Lactate#6Allantoin#9Panthenol#10
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#7Allantoin#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#9Glycolic Acid#7
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#4Butylene Glycol#11Glycerin#12Tocopherol#17Sodium PCA#19
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#6Salicylic Acid#13
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glycolic Acid#6Salicylic Acid#13

Detailed view

COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner vs. Beauty Of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Prunus Mume Fruit Water

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3

#3Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Dipropylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent, emulsifier, viscosity decreasing, and masking agent. It helps to extract useful chemicals from plants and leaves, making natural components in a product more effective. It also helps to hydrate the skin. Considered safe for health and doesn't irritate the skin in common concentration.

Position 4

#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#41,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

Position 5

#51,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

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#5Tromethamine

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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