Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water Versus Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water 24 ingredients
Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner 21 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water 24 ingredients
Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentGlucose
HumectantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Panax Ginseng Root Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, Glucose, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Lactobacillus, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium PCA
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glucose
HumectantCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningCamphor
Masking
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentBetula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Benzoate, Allantoin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glucose, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Camphor, Urtica Dioica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, CI 19140, Potassium Sorbate, CI 14700, CI 42090, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolWater. 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 WaterAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinGlucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseIngredient Ratings
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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water 24 ingredients
Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner 21 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water 24 ingredients
It gives a nice hydrating boost but I didn't see much difference, so I'm still stuck with the first bottle after 4 months.
It stings sometimes so I wouldn't repurchase it again.
🎀Update: I gave this product another chance to see if it works since the ingredients were too good, so I used it as a toner for 15 days and I loved it.
Not only did it hydrate my skin, but it brightened my old acne Show more
love this!!! <3 i got this about a year ago and it helped my skin a lot, it’s so hydrating for me and gives me a nice glow without being oily. it also has great ingredients! i have very oily + blemished skin but also sensitive and can get dry patches and this never breaks me out. i stopped using this after a while and tried other things but have gone back to this as it’s the best for my skin. it Show more
Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner 21 ingredients
Good doesn’t irritate
