Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner versus Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner .
Last updated on December 08, 2023. Published on December 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening 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
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
Avant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner 22 ingredients
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing 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 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Avant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner 22 ingredients
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner 24 ingredients
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Avant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner 22 ingredients
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner 24 ingredients
Water • Polysorbate 20 • Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment • Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment • Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment • Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment • Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Urea • Diglycerin • Sodium PCA • Mandelic Acid • Sorbitol • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Lactic Acid • PCA • Allantoin • Lysine • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Propylene Glycol • Mandelic Acid • Niacinamide • Glycerin • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Butylene Glycol • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Honey Extract • Polysorbate 20 • Parfum • Sodium Lactate • Sodium PCA • Glycine • Fructose • Urea • Inositol • Sodium Benzoate • Lactic Acid
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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 WaterAvant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Avant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment.
Avant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Avant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 GlycerinAvant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Urea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaAvant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAAvant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.
Mandelic Acid helps exfoliate skin. It also contains antioxidant properties.
As an AHA, Mandelic Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Mandelic Acid may be an alternative to Glycolic Acid for those with sensitive skin.
Mandelic Acid may help reduce wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidAvant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lactic 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 AcidAvant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumAvant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Avant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
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Avant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner 22 ingredients
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner 24 ingredients
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Avant Skincare Proactive Mandalic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner 22 ingredients
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner 24 ingredients
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