Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner Versus Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner versus Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on March 22, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

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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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist

Toner South Korean Brand

Essence South Korean Brand

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist 35 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist 35 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist 35 ingredients

Water • Bambusa Vulgaris Water • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate • Methylpropanediol • Triethylhexanoin • Hydrogenated Polydecene • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Glycerin • Cellulose Gum • Centella Asiatica Leaf Water • Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract • Algae Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract • Royal Jelly Extract • Cordyceps Sinensis Extract • Yeast Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract • Pteris Multifida Extract • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Acer Saccharum Extract • Dipropylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Beta-Glucan • Polyquaternium-51 • Fructooligosaccharides • Lecithin • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water is from the licorice root.

One component of licorice root, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dipropylene Glycol

What it does: Masking, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist contains this as ingredient number 27.

1,2-Hexanediol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist contains this as ingredient number 8.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

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

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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist contains this as ingredient number 10.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. This bergamot is native to Italy.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.

The term '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.

When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.

However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.

Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.

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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist contains this as ingredient number 29.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner contains this as ingredient number 27.

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist contains this as ingredient number 30.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist 35 ingredients

26% are loved or liked

15% have mixed ratings

33% are disliked or very disliked

26% have no rating yet

54% are loved or liked

20% have mixed ratings

20% are disliked or very disliked

6% have no rating yet

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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist 35 ingredients

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Reviews

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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients

4.0 /5

from 2 ratings

Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Works Well (1)

traceyy

5 days ago · Combination Skin

Review

Loved the smell and consistency, but I hated the design of the bottle. The lid made it hard to work with due to the consistency of the toner. My...

Loved the smell and consistency, but I hated the design of the bottle. The lid made it hard to work with due to the consistency of the toner. My skin looked brighter after consistent use, but I ultimately decided not to repurchase due to the lid.