Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Barr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner versus Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on November 22, 2020
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ampoule
Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.
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
Barr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner 22 ingredients
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner 39 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Barr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner 22 ingredients
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner 39 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Barr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner 22 ingredients
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner 39 ingredients
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water • Water • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Panthenol • C12-14 Pareth-12 • Pentylene Glycol • Carbomer • Adenosine • Arginine • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Centella Asiatica Extract • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Ceramide NP • Sodium Hyaluronate
Water • Butylene Glycol • Dimethyl Sulfone • Betaine • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Disodium EDTA • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Chlorphenesin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glycerin • Arginine • Carbomer • Panthenol • Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Althaea Rosea Flower Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Polyquaternium-51 • Beta-Glucan • Lysine Hcl • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Acetyl Methionine • Theanine • Proline • Natto Gum • Disodium Phosphate • Polysorbate 60 • Sodium Phosphate • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Copper Tripeptide-1
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterBarr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinBarr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Barr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Barr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
Learn more about PanthenolBarr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Barr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Learn more about ArginineBarr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseBarr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 ExtractBarr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideBarr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBarr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Barr Centella Calming Ampoule Toner 22 ingredients
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner 39 ingredients
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Like the unscented better
After finishing the unscented bottle, I decided to give this one a try. It somehow felt less hydrating than the unscented...
Like the unscented better
After finishing the unscented bottle, I decided to give this one a try. It somehow felt less hydrating than the unscented version. It's not a bad toner, but I'm switching back.
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