Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner versus Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner .
Published on June 16, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, 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, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner 27 ingredients
Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner 27 ingredients
Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner 27 ingredients
Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner 24 ingredients
Water • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Glycerin • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water • Squalane • Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer • Betaine Salicylate • Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water • Sodium Hyaluronate • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract • Amber Powder • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Sodium Gluconate • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Pelargonium Graveolens Oil • Citronellol
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycolic Acid • Lactic Acid • Squalane • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Althaea Officinalis Root Extract • Gluconolactone • Water • Sodium Lactate • Trehalose • Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Sodium Dodoxynol-40 Sulfate • Sorbic Acid • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate • Styrene/Vp Copolymer • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBiossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinBiossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneBiossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 HyaluronateBiossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidBiossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.
Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner 27 ingredients
Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner 24 ingredients
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Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner 27 ingredients
Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner 24 ingredients
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