Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aromatica LIVELY SuperBarrier Hyaluronic Acid Toner versus PURE'AM pH Balance Calming Toner .
Published on January 31, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Aromatica LIVELY SuperBarrier Hyaluronic Acid Toner 24 ingredients
PURE'AM pH Balance Calming Toner 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Aromatica LIVELY SuperBarrier Hyaluronic Acid Toner 24 ingredients
PURE'AM pH Balance Calming Toner 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aromatica LIVELY SuperBarrier Hyaluronic Acid Toner 24 ingredients
PURE'AM pH Balance Calming Toner 24 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylyl Glycol • Illicium Verum Fruit Extract • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Panthenol • Propanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Madecassoside • Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide • Ceramide NP • Cellulose Gum • Xanthan Gum • Inulin • Cellulose • Glucose • Fructose
Water • Citrus Junos Fruit Water • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Ceramide NP • Phytosphingosine • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Betaine • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Xanthan Gum • Artemisia Annua Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract • Polyglutamic Acid • Citric Acid • Glyceryl Caprylate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Squalane • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAromatica LIVELY SuperBarrier Hyaluronic Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
PURE'AM pH Balance Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinAromatica LIVELY SuperBarrier Hyaluronic Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
PURE'AM pH Balance Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAromatica LIVELY SuperBarrier Hyaluronic Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
PURE'AM pH Balance Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolAromatica LIVELY SuperBarrier Hyaluronic Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
PURE'AM pH Balance Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidAromatica LIVELY SuperBarrier Hyaluronic Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
PURE'AM pH Balance Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidAromatica LIVELY SuperBarrier Hyaluronic Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
PURE'AM pH Balance Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Pentylene 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 help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
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 GlycolAromatica LIVELY SuperBarrier Hyaluronic Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
PURE'AM pH Balance Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPAromatica LIVELY SuperBarrier Hyaluronic Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.
PURE'AM pH Balance Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Xanthan 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 GumAromatica LIVELY SuperBarrier Hyaluronic Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.
PURE'AM pH Balance Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
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