Apivita Natural Cosmetics Apivita Greek Mountain Tea Face Water Versus Apivita Natural Cosmetics Aqua Beelicious Perfecting & Hydrating Toner
Updated on October 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Apivita Natural Cosmetics Apivita Greek Mountain Tea Face Water 18 ingredients
Apivita Natural Cosmetics Aqua Beelicious Perfecting & Hydrating Toner 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Apivita Natural Cosmetics Apivita Greek Mountain Tea Face Water 18 ingredients
Apivita Natural Cosmetics Aqua Beelicious Perfecting & Hydrating Toner 28 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sideritis Perfoliata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Sideritis Scardica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Sideritis Raeseri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Glycerin, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Allantoin, Sideritis Perfoliata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sideritis Scardica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sideritis Raeseri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Versicolor Extract
EmollientPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Propolis Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Honey, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Inulin, Anhydroxylitol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xylitol, Fructose, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder comes from the aloe plant.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness.
Aloe leaves are also great moisturizers. They are naturally rich in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugars. Polysaccharides are able to mimic the carbs found in the top layer of your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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