Benton Heartleaf 80 Skin Toner Pad Versus MediFlower Heartleaf Toner Pad
Updated on January 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Benton Heartleaf 80 Skin Toner Pad 27 ingredients
MediFlower Heartleaf Toner Pad 39 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Benton Heartleaf 80 Skin Toner Pad 27 ingredients
MediFlower Heartleaf Toner Pad 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Houttuynia Cordata Extract 80%
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentHouttuynia 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
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Aloe Barbadensis Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Acorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Urea
Buffering
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Glycine
Buffering
Taurine
BufferingCalcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Iodide
AntimicrobialMagnesium Sulfate
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantPanax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus/Aloe Barbadensis Ferment Filtrate, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Urea, Octyldodeceth-16, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Glycine, Taurine, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Iodide, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Parfum, Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Allantoin 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 AllantoinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateHouttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.
The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.
Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.
Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.
Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.
The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.
Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata ExtractPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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