Aesop B & Tea Balancing Toner Versus Dermalogica Micro-Pore Mist

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aesop B & Tea Balancing Toner versus Dermalogica Micro-Pore Mist .

Last updated on January 19, 2024. Published on March 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Aesop B & Tea Balancing Toner

Dermalogica Micro-Pore Mist

Toner Australian Brand

Toner American Brand United States

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

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Ingredient Info

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Aesop B & Tea Balancing Toner 26 ingredients

Dermalogica Micro-Pore Mist 22 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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Aesop B & Tea Balancing Toner 26 ingredients

Dermalogica Micro-Pore Mist 22 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating (3)

Rosacea

Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

Aesop B & Tea Balancing Toner 26 ingredients

Dermalogica Micro-Pore Mist 22 ingredients

Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Polysorbate 80 • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Sodium Gluconate • Sodium Lactate • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbitol • Panthenol • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Benzoic Acid • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Benzalkonium Chloride • Dehydroacetic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Linalool • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Salicylate • Farnesol • Geraniol • Eugenol • Isoeugenol

Water • Niacinamide • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • Glycerin • Lactobacillus Ferment • Butylene Glycol • Lactobacillus • Polysorbate 20 • Panthenol • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Benzoic Acid • Hexyl Cinnamal • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Benzyl Salicylate • Citronellol

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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Aesop B & Tea Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dermalogica Micro-Pore Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.

Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Aesop B & Tea Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dermalogica Micro-Pore Mist contains this as ingredient number 9.

Benzoic Acid

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.

The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.

In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.

The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.

Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.

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Aesop B & Tea Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.

Dermalogica Micro-Pore Mist contains this as ingredient number 18.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Aesop B & Tea Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 19.

Dermalogica Micro-Pore Mist contains this as ingredient number 11.

Benzyl Salicylate

What it does: Perfuming, UV Absorber

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.

In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".

While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.

However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.

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Aesop B & Tea Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.

Dermalogica Micro-Pore Mist contains this as ingredient number 21.

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