Auteur Definitive Lifting Toner Versus Shani Darden Sake Toning Essence
Updated on February 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
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, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Auteur Definitive Lifting Toner 33 ingredients
Shani Darden Sake Toning Essence 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Auteur Definitive Lifting Toner 33 ingredients
Shani Darden Sake Toning Essence 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMaltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Inulin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientRosmarinyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Dipeptide-28 D-Serine Dipeptide-7 Palmitamide
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantPolyvinyl Alcohol
Acetyl Norleucyl Dipeptide-54 D-Phenylalanyl Dipeptide-25 Amide
Skin Protecting
Sh-Hexapeptide-6 Sp Amide
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Dimethyl Sulfone, Inulin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Saccharide Isomerate, Sorbitol, Fructose, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Rosmarinyl Glucoside, Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sorbic Acid, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-28 D-Serine Dipeptide-7 Palmitamide, Gold, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Acetyl Norleucyl Dipeptide-54 D-Phenylalanyl Dipeptide-25 Amide, Sh-Hexapeptide-6 Sp Amide, Glutathione
Water
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Callus
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidWater. 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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Auteur Definitive Lifting Toner 33 ingredients
Shani Darden Sake Toning Essence 16 ingredients
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