Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner Versus Skinmade Phyto Nutritive Essence
Updated on March 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients
Skinmade Phyto Nutritive Essence 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients
Skinmade Phyto Nutritive Essence 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Extract
MaskingSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Butylene Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Zinc PCA, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
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
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.
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.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDisodium 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 EDTAGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, 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.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients
Skinmade Phyto Nutritive Essence 33 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
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.
Skinmade Phyto Nutritive Essence 33 ingredients
Loaded with soothing ingredients, this essence is a great option for anyone dealing with painful or cystic acne. It helps calm irritation, reduce inflammation, and ease overall discomfort. I’ve been using it consistently, and my acne is now almost completely gone <3
My skin used to have more acne last time. At that time I notice this essence really help to calm down my skin and make the acne go away faster. I have finished a few bottles now before I review.
