Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Belif Problem Solution Toner versus Belif Hungarian Water Essence .
Published on August 11, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens 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.
Essence
Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.
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Ingredient Info
Belif Problem Solution Toner 45 ingredients
Belif Hungarian Water Essence 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Belif Problem Solution Toner 45 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Belif Problem Solution Toner 45 ingredients
Belif Hungarian Water Essence 35 ingredients
Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glycerin • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Nepeta Cataria Extract • Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract • Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract • Stellaria Media Extract • Arctium Lappa Root Extract • Echinacea Angustifolia Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract • Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate • Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Glycine Soja Sprout Extract • Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Panthenol • Alanyl Glutamine • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Octyldodeceth-16 • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Trisodium EDTA • Sodium Polyacrylate • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Parfum • Citral • Citronellol • Limonene • Geraniol • Linalool
Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract • Achillea Millefolium Extract • Peucedanum Graveolens Extract • Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract • Rose Extract • Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Nepeta Cataria Extract • Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract • Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract • Stellaria Media Extract • Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract • Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract • Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract • Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Triethylhexanoin • Tromethamine • Sclerotium Gum • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Trisodium EDTA • Parfum • Citronellol
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterBelif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycolBelif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Belif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinBelif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract may help soothe your skin by reducing inflammation. Emerging studies show it inhibits NO production safely, therefore reducing inflammation.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractBelif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. It is formed from grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells.
Avenacins found in colloidal oatmeal have anti-fungal properties. The saponins have a cleaning affect.
Overall, colloidal oatmeal is great at providing the skin with moisture and help sooth irritation. It also protects the skin in various ways.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractBelif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Nepeta Cataria Extract.
Belif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract.
Belif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 19.
We don't have a description for Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract.
Belif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Stellaria Media Extract.
Belif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 21.
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract comes from the lavender flower. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract has anti-inflammatory properties due to its prostanoids and histamine content. Lavender also contains flavonoids and phenolic acids (such as ferulic acid), potent antioxidants.
Lavender extract may have a scent. It contains linalool, a known allergen. However, lavender extract contains less linalool than lavender essential oil.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia ExtractBelif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractBelif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBelif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 28.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 26.
We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA.
Belif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 35.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 33.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumBelif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 40.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 34.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolBelif Problem Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 42.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 35.
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