APRILSKIN Real Calendula Hyaluronic Toner Pad Versus ISOI Blemish Care Pad
Updated on July 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
APRILSKIN Real Calendula Hyaluronic Toner Pad 26 ingredients
ISOI Blemish Care Pad 31 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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APRILSKIN Real Calendula Hyaluronic Toner Pad 26 ingredients
ISOI Blemish Care Pad 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Calendula Officinalis Flower, C12-14 Pareth-12, Gluconolactone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citric Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Alcohol, Arbutin, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.
Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
This ingredient soothes skin inflammation by inhibiting inhibiting a part of the inflammation process.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
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