Future 5 Elements Beauty Drops No. 3 Versus Biologique Recherche Complexe Iribiol Rebalancing and Purifying Serum for the Face

Future 5 Elements Beauty Drops No. 3 Versus Biologique Recherche Complexe Iribiol Rebalancing and Purifying Serum for the Face

This calming serum is formulated around Arctium Majus Root Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.

This acne serum is formulated around Gluconolactone and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and balance excess oil.

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Water

Propylene Glycol

Arctium Majus Root Extract

Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract

Gentiana Lutea Root Extract

Thymus Vulgaris Extract

Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Hydrolyzed Silk

Arnica Montana Extract

Phenoxyethanol

EDTA

Water, Propylene Glycol, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Arnica Montana Extract, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

Gluconolactone

Glycerin

Niacinamide

Lactic Acid

Ethoxydiglycol

Magnesium Chloride

Malic Acid

Vinegar

Phytic Acid

Citric Acid

Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract

Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Sulfur

Allantoin

Sodium Salicylate

Serine

Urea

Sorbitol

Tea-Lactate

Sodium Lactate

Sodium Benzoate

Water, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Magnesium Chloride, Malic Acid, Vinegar, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sulfur, Allantoin, Sodium Salicylate, Serine, Urea, Sorbitol, Tea-Lactate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Benzoate

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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.

Propylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.

As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.

The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.

True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).

It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.

Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.

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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