Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Toner Versus Nacific Real Floral Toner Calendula
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Toner 39 ingredients
Nacific Real Floral Toner Calendula 23 ingredients
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Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Toner 39 ingredients
Nacific Real Floral Toner Calendula 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Saccharomyces/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate 40.92%
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingPlantago Asiatica Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Campestris Bark Extract
AstringentDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingAlthaea Rosea Root Extract
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bee Venom
AstringentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Saccharomyces/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate 40.92%, Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hexapeptide-9, Hexapeptide-11, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Ulmus Campestris Bark Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglutamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Bee Venom, Allantoin, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Water
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract
Tonic
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Allantoin, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Stearic Acid, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Water, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 Glycol1,2-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
Dipotassium 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 GlycyrrhizateSodium 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 HyaluronateAllantoin 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 AllantoinIngredient Ratings
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Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Toner 39 ingredients
Nacific Real Floral Toner Calendula 23 ingredients
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Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Toner 39 ingredients
Nacific Real Floral Toner Calendula 23 ingredients
i kinda feel like it doesnt do anything. although its slightly on the thicker side, it absorbs almost immediately and doesn't leave the skin very hydrated.
i've tried using it on its own to test out the effect and it quite literally feels like theres absolutely nothing on my face.
i've also tried leaving it out of my routine to notice any difference, but there was none 😭
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