Balea Beauty Expert Glow Toner Versus Babor Refine RX Rebalancing Liquid
Updated on April 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Balea Beauty Expert Glow Toner 22 ingredients
Babor Refine RX Rebalancing Liquid 12 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Balea Beauty Expert Glow Toner 22 ingredients
Babor Refine RX Rebalancing Liquid 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantFructose
HumectantGlycine
Buffering
Inositol
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Urea
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPantolactone
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Betaine, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sorbitol, Panthenol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Fructose, Glycine, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Urea, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Pantolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolBiosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.
This ingredient is a a skin conditioning ingredient and helps moisturize the skin.
It is also naturally found in fruits such as apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Citric 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 AcidPantolactone is a synthetically created humectant.
As a humectant, Pantolactone helps draw moisture to the skin. It can help add hydration to your skin.
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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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Balea Beauty Expert Glow Toner 22 ingredients
Babor Refine RX Rebalancing Liquid 12 ingredients
