BIOTHERM Biosource Hydrating & Tonifying Toner (Normal Skin) Versus COSRX AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive
Updated on June 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
BIOTHERM Biosource Hydrating & Tonifying Toner (Normal Skin) 34 ingredients
COSRX AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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BIOTHERM Biosource Hydrating & Tonifying Toner (Normal Skin) 34 ingredients
COSRX AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantMannose
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Glycine
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Succinate
BufferingMethionine
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Chlorphenesin, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Mannose, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Serine, Citrulline, Zinc Gluconate, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydroxycitronellal, Glycine, Arginine, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Succinate, Methionine, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Parfum
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Propolis Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Betaine, Dimethyl Sulfone, Betaine Salicylate, Zinc PCA, Polysorbate 20, Allantoin, Sodium Lactate, Water, Lactic Acid, Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Polysorbate 60
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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 GlycolIngredient Ratings
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