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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of AXIS - Y Aqua Boosting Essence Toner versus Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on January 19, 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 hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

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

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Toner Brand
Toner South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

PHA
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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AXIS - Y Aqua Boosting Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

AXIS - Y Aqua Boosting Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Dimethyl Sulfone is an organic compound that naturally contains sulfur. It is used as a solvent due to its stability. Solvents help mix and stabilize other ingredients.

Studies show taking Dimethyl Sulfone (also known as methylsulfonylmethane) orally may help reduce the depth of wrinkles. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns about this ingredient.

AXIS - Y Aqua Boosting Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

AXIS - Y Aqua Boosting Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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AXIS - Y Aqua Boosting Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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AXIS - Y Aqua Boosting Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Polyquaternium-51 is a polymer salt. It helps hydrate the skin by creating a film on top. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

AXIS - Y Aqua Boosting Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.

Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.

Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.

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AXIS - Y Aqua Boosting Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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AXIS - Y Aqua Boosting Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.

10
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract

AXIS - Y Aqua Boosting Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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AXIS - Y Aqua Boosting Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 23.

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

74% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
9% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
55% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
10% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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AXIS - Y Aqua Boosting Essence Toner 34 ingredients

2.5 /5
from 2 reviews
SamanthaTan_417's Avatar'
Jun 5, 2023

It's very...meh?
It didn't really do anything for me.

Mind you, I'm very lucky to have super durable skin, so most things don't break me out and I'm grateful this didn't either. Just felt like applying it made no difference...

It's very...meh?
It didn't really do anything for me.

Mind you, I'm very lucky to have super durable skin, so most things don't break me out and I'm grateful this didn't either. Just felt like applying it made no difference whatsoever.

However, I'll be going back to the Numbuzin No.3 Toner after this.

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner 29 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 14 reviews
ayseyavuz_504's Avatar'
Dec 27, 2023

it is unscented, hydrating and doesn't have any actives, so it's good to use with retinol and vitamin c!

it is unscented, hydrating and doesn't have any actives, so it's good to use with retinol and vitamin c!

Great Value
Hydrating
Light
Absorbs Well
No Scent
tttende's Avatar'
Oct 10, 2022

10 / 10
Gives a perfect glow to the skin. It always feels moisturized when using this toner compared to others. Its texture is mid-light, a little bit viscous. Has no strong smell. A little sticky, tho.
✦ Price: On the k-beauty...

10 / 10
Gives a perfect glow to the skin. It always feels moisturized when using this toner compared to others. Its texture is mid-light, a little bit viscous. Has no strong smell. A little sticky, tho.
✦ Price: On the k-beauty expensive side but it has great quality so I can't complain. No other toner can be compared to this, haven't found anything similar so I still use it to this day.
✦ Lasts 8-12 months.

Julesaus's Avatar'
Sep 14, 2023

Gentle
Gentle for the skin.

Gentle
Gentle for the skin.

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