Benton PHA Peeling Toner Versus The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Toner
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Benton PHA Peeling Toner 19 ingredients
The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Toner 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Benton PHA Peeling Toner 19 ingredients
The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Toner 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLactobionic Acid 3%
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningWater, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Pentylene Glycol, Lactobionic Acid 3%, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Propanediol, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Gluconate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Phormium Tenax Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
PEG-32
HumectantHoney
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Echinacea Angustifolia Root Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-12 Glyceryl Laurate
EmulsifyingPEG-36 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Phormium Tenax Extract, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, PEG-32, Honey, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Echinacea Angustifolia Root Cell Culture Extract, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Sucrose Distearate, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-12 Glyceryl Laurate, PEG-36 Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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:
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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Benton PHA Peeling Toner 19 ingredients
The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Toner 23 ingredients
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