Comparison between Numbuzin No.5 Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum vs. Acwell Licorice PH Balancing Cleansing Toner

Numbuzin

No.5 Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum

Acwell

Licorice PH Balancing Cleansing Toner

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52 Ingredients 23

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Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract (604

Water

074ppm)

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Water

Butylene Glycol

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Niacinamide (50

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

000ppm)

Dipropylene Glycol

Panthenol (50

1,2-Hexanediol

000ppm)

Poloxamer 184

Tranexamic Acid (40

Phenoxyethanol

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Uniqueness48 out of 52

92.3%

Uniqueness19 out of 23

82.6%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

14 out of 52

27%

chemical

18 out of 52

35%

natural

12 out of 23

52%

chemical

8 out of 23

35%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 7Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#31,2-Hexanediol^#11Sodium Hyaluronate^#20Glycerin^#28Allantoin^#36Beta-Glucan^#39Tocopherol^#41

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Allantoin^#36Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract^#16

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#36

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

1,2-Hexanediol^#6

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#12

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#18

Detailed view

Numbuzin No.5 Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum vs. Acwell Licorice PH Balancing Cleansing Toner

Position 1

#1Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract (604

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#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

#2074ppm)

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#2Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Water

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 3

#3Butylene 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

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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#3PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

PEG

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 4

#4Niacinamide (50

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#4PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Cleansing

Malassezia unsafe

PEG

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 5

#5000ppm)

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#5Dipropylene 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.