Base All Day Quick Comfort Face Mist Versus Clearstem Skincare Skinspray All Day
Updated on November 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Base All Day Quick Comfort Face Mist 25 ingredients
Clearstem Skincare Skinspray All Day 37 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Base All Day Quick Comfort Face Mist 25 ingredients
Clearstem Skincare Skinspray All Day 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Tromethamine
BufferingPlumeria Alba Flower Oil
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantHypochlorous Acid
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carbomer, Sodium Phytate, Tromethamine, Plumeria Alba Flower Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Hypochlorous Acid, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Allantoin, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Glycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Methyl Alcohol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningBackhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
AstringentHypochlorous Acid
Antiseborrhoeic
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Copper PCA
HumectantZinc PCA
Humectant
Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningVerbascum Thapsus Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthoxypropanediol
Masking
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentSilybum Marianum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Methyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Propanediol, Panthenol, Gluconolactone, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Hypochlorous Acid, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Magnesium PCA, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Water, Verbascum Thapsus Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Menthoxypropanediol, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Copper Tripeptide-1
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPentylene 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 also help thicken or stabilize a product.
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 GlycolHypochlorous Acid is created from dissolving chlorine in water. It is a weak acid that has antimicrobial properties.
Due to its ability to kill bacteria, it can be used to treat acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns or questions.
Fun fact: Hypochlorous acid naturally exists in our bodies. It is created by white blood cells to protect us from infections and bacteria.
Learn more about Hypochlorous AcidWater. 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 WaterAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 GlycerinIngredient Ratings
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