About Me SOOP Calming Aqua Toner Versus Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe toners. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
About Me SOOP Calming Aqua Toner 32 ingredients
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner 21 ingredients
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About Me SOOP Calming Aqua Toner 32 ingredients
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Glycereth-26
HumectantOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Water, Xylitol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Glycereth-26, Octyldodeceth-16, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mandelic Acid, Allantoin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Pentylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract
Tonic
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingCholeth-24
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Betaine, Panthenol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Betaine Salicylate, Xanthan Gum, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Octyldodeceth-16, Choleth-24, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.
Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.
Tea tree extract is fragrant and contains volatiles such as linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.
Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractOctyldodeceth-16 comes from the fatty-alcohol Octyldodecanol.
Emulsifers keep oils and water ingredients together to create a more even consistency.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitratePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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About Me SOOP Calming Aqua Toner 32 ingredients
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner 21 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
About Me SOOP Calming Aqua Toner 32 ingredients
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner 21 ingredients
It's good to use and has a lot of good ingredients but the smell is a little strange I think it's the teatree but still haven't broke me out
Its my holy grail. ive been using this for half a year and it never broke me out, midly moisturizing, no scent and absorbs well into the skin.
