Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beautycounter Countercontrol Instant Matte Toner versus Merle Norman AHA Toner Normal/Dry .
Published on October 06, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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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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.
Ingredient Info
Beautycounter Countercontrol Instant Matte Toner 19 ingredients
Merle Norman AHA Toner Normal/Dry 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Beautycounter Countercontrol Instant Matte Toner 19 ingredients
Merle Norman AHA Toner Normal/Dry 29 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Beautycounter Countercontrol Instant Matte Toner 19 ingredients
Merle Norman AHA Toner Normal/Dry 29 ingredients
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 • Ethoxydiglycol • Oleth-10 • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract • Butylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Citrus Limon 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 • Nonyl Nonoxynol-150 • Phenoxyethanol • Menthyl Lactate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Diazolidinyl Urea
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.
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 WaterBeautycounter Countercontrol Instant Matte Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Merle Norman AHA Toner Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 1.
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Beautycounter Countercontrol Instant Matte Toner 19 ingredients
Merle Norman AHA Toner Normal/Dry 29 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Beautycounter Countercontrol Instant Matte Toner 19 ingredients
Merle Norman AHA Toner Normal/Dry 29 ingredients
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