AOA Skin AHA 7% Toning Solution Versus The Plant Base Pore N Turn-Over 28 ABA
Updated on January 13, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens
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Ingredient Info
AOA Skin AHA 7% Toning Solution 31 ingredients
The Plant Base Pore N Turn-Over 28 ABA 49 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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AOA Skin AHA 7% Toning Solution 31 ingredients
The Plant Base Pore N Turn-Over 28 ABA 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventBetaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Viola Tricolor Extract
EmollientCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycolic Acid, Propanediol, Potassium Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Propylene Glycol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract 38%
Skin Protecting
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract 37%
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningResveratrol 3%
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Codium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sea Water
HumectantGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSansevieria Trifasciata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZostera Marina Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract 38%, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract 37%, Water, Resveratrol 3%, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sea Water, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Oleanolic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Sansevieria Trifasciata Leaf Extract, Zostera Marina Extract
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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDipropylene 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.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideSalix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.
Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.
Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.
Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.
Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark ExtractWater. 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!
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