Anna Sui Smoothing Lotion Versus Belif Problem Solution Toner

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Anna Sui Smoothing Lotion versus Belif Problem Solution Toner .

Published on August 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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Anna Sui Smoothing Lotion 18 ingredients

Belif Problem Solution Toner 45 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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Anna Sui Smoothing Lotion 18 ingredients

Belif Problem Solution Toner 45 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Exfoliators

Benefits

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (4)

Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (5)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

Anna Sui Smoothing Lotion 18 ingredients

Belif Problem Solution Toner 45 ingredients

Water • Alcohol • Dipropylene Glycol • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract • Bentonite • Butylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Peg-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate • Silica • Sodium Citrate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Limonene • Linalool • CI 61570 • CI 19140

Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glycerin • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Nepeta Cataria Extract • Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract • Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract • Stellaria Media Extract • Arctium Lappa Root Extract • Echinacea Angustifolia Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract • Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate • Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Glycine Soja Sprout Extract • Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Panthenol • Alanyl Glutamine • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Octyldodeceth-16 • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Trisodium EDTA • Sodium Polyacrylate • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Parfum • Citral • Citronellol • Limonene • Geraniol • Linalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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Anna Sui Smoothing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Belif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dipropylene Glycol

What it does: Masking, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Anna Sui Smoothing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

Belif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Anna Sui Smoothing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

Belif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.

Butylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Anna Sui Smoothing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.

Belif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

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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Anna Sui Smoothing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

Belif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 33.

Sodium Citrate

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Anna Sui Smoothing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.

Belif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 34.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Anna Sui Smoothing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.

Belif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 40.

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

Learn more about Limonene

Anna Sui Smoothing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.

Belif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 43.

Linalool

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked