Benton Heartleaf 80 Skin Toner Pad Versus Mary Kay Timewise Moisture Renewing Softener
Overview
What they are
These products are both toners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Benton Heartleaf 80 Skin Toner Pad 27 ingredients
Mary Kay Timewise Moisture Renewing Softener 31 ingredients
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Benton Heartleaf 80 Skin Toner Pad 27 ingredients
Mary Kay Timewise Moisture Renewing Softener 31 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
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.
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.
2 Benefits
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It can be found naturally in our skin and hair.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
2 Benefits May worsen Rosacea
Betaine Salicylate is considered a salicylic acid alternative.
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Mandelic Acid helps exfoliate skin. It also contains antioxidant properties.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Good for Oily Skin
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.
Rosemary extract has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and astringent properties.
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.
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid comes from salicylic acid, the famous acne-fighting BHA.
Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Helps reduce irritation
Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract 80%, Butylene Glycol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Arginine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine Salicylate, Mandelic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Dextrin
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.
Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
This extract comes from the Cabbage Palm, AKA the Açaà berry! It has skin soothing, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties.
Rosemary extract has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and astringent properties.
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Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Simethicone is a silicone. It is an emollient and used to reduce foaming in a product. It is also often used to coat sunscreen ingredients for better spreadability.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
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Diazolidinyl Urea is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Paraben 2 Concerns
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
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Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
Water, Peg-32, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ppg-5-Ceteth-20, Peg-6, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ammonium Lactate, Pvp, Trideceth-9, Ppg-26, Simethicone, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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!
Learn more about WaterEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 HyaluronateRosemary extract has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and astringent properties.
This ingredient has a natural fragrance due its small component of rosemary oil. The antioxidant properties from its rosmarinic acid, flavone, and phenolic acids.
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