Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner versus Urban Skin Witch Hazel Brightening & pH Balancing Toner .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on October 22, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients
Urban Skin Witch Hazel Brightening & pH Balancing Toner 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients
Urban Skin Witch Hazel Brightening & pH Balancing Toner 26 ingredients
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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients
Urban Skin Witch Hazel Brightening & pH Balancing Toner 26 ingredients
Water • 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
Water • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Alcohol • Glycerin • Ethoxydiglycol • Niacinamide • Pentylene Glycol • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Phenoxyethanol • Allantoin • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycolic Acid • Sodium Citrate • Alpha-Arbutin • Glutathione • Kojic Acid • Azelaic Acid • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Retinyl Palmitate
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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. 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!
Learn more about WaterAcwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Urban Skin Witch Hazel Brightening & pH Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Urban Skin Witch Hazel Brightening & pH Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 GlycerinAcwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Urban Skin Witch Hazel Brightening & pH Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. 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. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
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 ExtractAcwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Urban Skin Witch Hazel Brightening & pH Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. 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.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateAcwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.
Urban Skin Witch Hazel Brightening & pH Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 19.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAcwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Urban Skin Witch Hazel Brightening & pH Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Glycyrrhiza 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 ExtractAcwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.
Urban Skin Witch Hazel Brightening & pH Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.
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.
Urban Skin Witch Hazel Brightening & pH Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 27 ingredients
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