Beautycounter Countercontrol Instant Matte Toner Versus Merle Norman AHA Toner Normal/Dry
Updated on December 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 1 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Beautycounter Countercontrol Instant Matte Toner 19 ingredients
Merle Norman AHA Toner Normal/Dry 29 ingredients
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Beautycounter Countercontrol Instant Matte Toner 19 ingredients
Merle Norman AHA Toner Normal/Dry 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningGaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Betaine, Panthenol, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantOleth-10
EmulsifyingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
HumectantMenthol
Masking
Glycereth-26
HumectantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
BufferingNonoxynol-9
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Oleth-10, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Menthol, Glycereth-26, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lactate, Nonoxynol-9, Phenoxyethanol, Menthyl Lactate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Diazolidinyl Urea
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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