biocule Oil Clear Clarifying Toner Versus biocule Aqua Boost Hydrating Toner
Updated on December 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe 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 dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
biocule Oil Clear Clarifying Toner 11 ingredients
biocule Aqua Boost Hydrating Toner 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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biocule Oil Clear Clarifying Toner 11 ingredients
biocule Aqua Boost Hydrating Toner 17 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
Astringent(Paeonia Lactiflora Bark/Sap)/Phellodendron Amurense Bark/Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
EmollientAzadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, (Paeonia Lactiflora Bark/Sap)/Phellodendron Amurense Bark/Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Allantoin, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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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