Alpha-H Liquid Gold with 5% Glycolic Acid Versus Tarte Knockout Tingling Toner
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Alpha-H Liquid Gold with 5% Glycolic Acid 9 ingredients
Tarte Knockout Tingling Toner 25 ingredients
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Alpha-H Liquid Gold with 5% Glycolic Acid 9 ingredients
Tarte Knockout Tingling Toner 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Malic Acid
Buffering
Phytic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Magnesium Chloride
Acetic Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantCochlearia Armoracia Root Extract
MaskingCommiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningMyrtus Communis Extract
AstringentRumex Acetosa Leaf Extract
EmollientThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingCalcium Chloride
AstringentSodium Chloride
Masking
Potassium Chloride
Sulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Water, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Malic Acid, Phytic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Magnesium Chloride, Acetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Myrtus Communis Extract, Rumex Acetosa Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sulfur
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 WaterGlycerin 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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Alpha-H Liquid Gold with 5% Glycolic Acid 9 ingredients
Tarte Knockout Tingling Toner 25 ingredients
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Alpha-H Liquid Gold with 5% Glycolic Acid 9 ingredients
Tarte Knockout Tingling Toner 25 ingredients
AHHHHHH!!!
Let me start out by saying I don’t think I have sensitive skin. I can put up with pretty strong prescription stuff like clindamycin phosphate solution (which is 50% alcohol) or tretinoin at .05%. BUT this toner… oh my gosh. “Tingling” I guess is just a nice way of saying this stuff BURNS! And I tried this before getting the prescription strength stuff I just mentioned, so I know my skin Show more
