Other functional ingredients in skincare — what they do
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⚡ Quick answer: Specialised functional ingredients that round out modern K-beauty formulas.
Specialised functional ingredients that round out modern K-beauty formulas.
1 other functional ingredients in the K-beauty INCI decoder
- Menthol — A mint-derived ingredient that gives a cooling tingle but can irritate sensitive or compromised skin.
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