Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner Versus Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream
Updated on June 01, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream 56 ingredients
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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream 56 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
Antioxidant
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rheum Palmatum Root Extract
AstringentPsidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract
Antioxidant
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Poloxamer 184, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Polyacrylate-13
Ethyl Stearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethyl Palmitate
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butyloctanol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventMorus Nigra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningFarnesol
Perfuming
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Niacinamide, Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Squalane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan Stearate, Ethyl Oleate, Phenoxyethanol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Polysilicone-11, Polyacrylate-13, Ethyl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Polyisobutene, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Allantoin, Ethyl Linoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Disodium EDTA, Ethyl Palmitate, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butyloctanol, Propanediol, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Farnesol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Glucan, Glutathione, Amyl Cinnamal, Eugenol, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 Water1,2-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
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinButylene 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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream 56 ingredients
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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients
I wanted to love this but I believe citric acid is a risk for those with sensitive skin. I'm not sure why this product would contain citric acid and also gear towards sensitive skin. Overall, not a fan due to the irritation it causes. It's defiantly a nice toner otherwise for those who aren't as sensitive prone! It does clean the skin well and doesn’t leave the skin feeling dry.
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.
