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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA versus Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Watery Toner .

Last updated on March 14, 2024. Published on January 16, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Toner South Korean Brand South Korea
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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Buy Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA

Starts at $79.00
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Starts at $17.98

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

AHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterPropanediolDipropylene GlycolBetaineAlcoholPentylene GlycolSea WaterCentella Asiatica ExtractFicus Carica Fruit ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractPueraria Thunbergiana Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractCnidium Officinale Root ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractAmaranthus Caudatus Seed ExtractSargassum Muticum ExtractHypnea Musciformis ExtractUlva Lactuca ExtractEcklonia Cava Extract Codium Tomentosum ExtractAgarum Cribrosum ExtractEnteromorpha Compressa ExtractEcklonia Laminaria ExtractEurya Japonica ExtractDunaliella Salina ExtractSargassum Fulvellum ExtractPorphyra Yezoensis ExtractFucus Vesiculosus ExtractLaminaria Saccharina ExtractSpirulina Platensis ExtractJania Rubens ExtractGelidium Cartilagineum ExtractMacrocystis Pyrifera ExtractAlgae ExtractUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractCodium Fragile ExtractLaminaria Cloustoni ExtractChlorella Minutissima ExtractHizikia Fusiforme ExtractSalicornia Herbacea ExtractPikea Robusta ExtractHydrolyzed Algae ExtractHydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca ExtractHaematococcus Pluvialis ExtractLaminaria Digitata ExtractPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilSoluble CollagenAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceHydrogenated LecithinSodium HyaluronateButylene GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTromethamineEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTA1,2-HexanediolLactobacillus/Algae Extract FermentMacrocystis Pyrifera ProteinAlgae OligosaccharidesChlorella FermentXanthan GumCeramide NPParfumPhenoxyethanol

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA contains this as ingredient number 1.

Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Watery Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Glycol

Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA contains this as ingredient number 4.

Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Watery Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA contains this as ingredient number 5.

Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Watery Toner contains this as ingredient number 57.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA contains this as ingredient number 6.

Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Watery Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purslane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.

Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.

Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.

Nowadays, it is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.

Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA contains this as ingredient number 8.

Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Watery Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA contains this as ingredient number 16.

Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Watery Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

7
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

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 Tromethamine

Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA contains this as ingredient number 17.

Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Watery Toner contains this as ingredient number 54.

8
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.

Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA contains this as ingredient number 21.

Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Watery Toner contains this as ingredient number 52.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA contains this as ingredient number 25.

Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Watery Toner contains this as ingredient number 55.

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

71% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
4% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet

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