Laneige Focus Active Ampoule [Soy Peptide] Versus The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

Laneige Focus Active Ampoule [Soy Peptide] Versus The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution Detailed comparison of Laneige Focus Active Ampoule [Soy Peptide] versus The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution. This barrier-repair ampoule is formulated around Panthenol and Adenosine to strengthen the skin barrier and soften the look of wrinkles. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Glycerin Propanediol Sorbitol Betaine 1,2-Hexanediol Panthenol Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Xanthan Gum PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24 Butylene Glycol Disodium EDTA Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Sorbitan Isostearate Beta-Glucan Pentylene Glycol Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract Dextrin Theobroma Cacao Extract Glycine Max Polypeptide Saccharide Isomerate Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Sodium Citrate Citric Acid Tocopherol Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sorbitol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Beta-Glucan, Pentylene Glycol, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Saccharide Isomerate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol Glycolic Acid Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water Sodium Hydroxide Daucus Carota Sativa Extract Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Salicylic Acid Lactic Acid Tartaric Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract Polysorbate 20 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Caprylyl Glycol Glycolic Acid, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol Be the first to review 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 Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. 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. 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 al