Farm Stay Black Snail & Peptide 9 Perfect Emulsion Versus Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion

Farm Stay Black Snail & Peptide 9 Perfect Emulsion Versus Coxir Tea Tree Pore & Sebum Emulsion

This anti-aging emulsion is formulated around Niacinamide and Snail Secretion Filtrate to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.

This oil-control emulsion is formulated around Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Glycerin

Butylene Glycol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Glycereth-26

Niacinamide

1,2-Hexanediol

Glyceryl Stearate

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Cetearyl Alcohol

Dimethicone

Carbomer

Tromethamine

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Ethylhexylglycerin

Adenosine

Polysorbate 60

Sodium Hyaluronate

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Snail Secretion Filtrate

Citric Acid

Tripeptide-1

Ethyl Hexanediol

Hexapeptide-9

Copper Tripeptide-1

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Hexapeptide-11

Nonapeptide-1

Parfum

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Citric Acid, Tripeptide-1, Ethyl Hexanediol, Hexapeptide-9, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Nonapeptide-1, Parfum

Saccharide Isomerate

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Propylene Glycol

Volcanic Rock

Polymethyl Methacrylate

Triethanolamine

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract

Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract

Paullinia Cupana Fruit Extract

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Allantoin

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Sorbitan Isostearate

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

Isononyl Isononanoate

Panthenol

Betaine

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Disodium EDTA

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Honey

Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Ligustrum Japonicum Fruit Extract

Elsholtzia Splendens Extract

Saururus Chinensis Extract

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Ecklonia Cava Extract

Hyssopus Officinalis Extract

Buddleja Davidii Extract

Aloe Vera Callus Extract

Phaseolus Radiatus Meristem Cell Culture Extract

Phenoxyethanol

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Volcanic Rock, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Paullinia Cupana Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Panthenol, Betaine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Glycereth-26, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Honey, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ligustrum Japonicum Fruit Extract, Elsholtzia Splendens Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Aloe Vera Callus Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Meristem Cell Culture Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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.

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.

This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.

Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).

In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).

Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.

Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.

Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.

Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.

It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.

Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.

A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.

It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.

As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.

The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.

One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.

Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.

In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.

Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.

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.

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!

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