Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Banila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence versus Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner .
Published on February 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe essences. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Essence
Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.
Essence
Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.
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Ingredient Info
Banila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence 50 ingredients
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner 59 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
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Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner 59 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Banila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence 50 ingredients
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner 59 ingredients
Water • Methylpropanediol • Dipropylene Glycol • Propanediol • Glycerin • Polyglycerin-3 • 1,2-Hexanediol • Betaine • Niacinamide • Pentylene Glycol • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract • Octyldodeceth-16 • Cholesteryl Isostearate • Cholesteryl Chloride • Cholesteryl Nonanoate • Carbomer • Butylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract • Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer • Lactobacillus Ferment • Tromethamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Fructooligosaccharides • Parfum • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Disodium EDTA • Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum • Beta-Glucan • Agar • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract • Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract • Ceramide NP • Silica • Tocopherol • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Potassium Hyaluronate
Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Propanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Glycerin • Methylpropanediol • Centella Asiatica Leaf Water • Raffinose • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Disodium EDTA • Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Pvm/Ma Copolymer • Sodium Polyacrylate • Beta-Glucan • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Polyquaternium-51 • 1,2-Hexanediol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Octyldodeceth-16 • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Pteris Multifida Extract • Tromethamine • Fructooligosaccharides • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Butylene Glycol • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Lecithin • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract • Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract • Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract • Medicago Sativa Extract • Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract • Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract • Asparagus Officinalis Root Extract • Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract • Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract • Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract • Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract • Prunus Persica Kernel Extract • Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract • Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Alcohol • Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
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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 WaterBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 PropanediolBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Banila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 GlycolBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 10.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Octyldodeceth-16 comes from the fatty-alcohol Octyldodecanol.
Emulsifers keep oils and water ingredients together to create a more even consistency.
Banila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Banila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 32.
Laminaria Japonica Extract comes from a kelp more commonly known as 'sweet kelp'. It is commonly eaten in Japan, Korea, and China.
Sweet kelp is a humectant and helps hydrate your skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.
Studies show Laminaria Japonica has antioxidant compounds. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging. Kelp also contains magnesium and zinc, making it great for calming inflammation and redness.
Learn more about Laminaria Japonica ExtractBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 20.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract comes from the false daisy plant. False daisy contains antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids.
One study found false daisy to absorb UVA and UVB radiation. However, this should not replace your sunscreen.
False daisy is used in both traditional medicines and foods throughout Southeast Asia and India.
Learn more about Eclipta Prostrata Leaf ExtractBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 21.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 24.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
Banila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 25.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Fructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.
Fructooligosaccharides is a prebiotic and helps to hydrate the skin. Emerging studies are also showing fructooligosaccharides to have antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, Fructooligosaccharides helps draw moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate the skin.
Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, jícama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 27.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 ParfumBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 28.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 29.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 26.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTABanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 30.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 32.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 AcidBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 37.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 38.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolBanila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence contains this as ingredient number 45.
Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 57.
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