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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots versus KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner .

Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on August 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Essence Brand
Toner South Korean Brand South Korea

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Dark Spots
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots contains this as ingredient number 1.

KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots contains this as ingredient number 7.

KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.

3
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Mixed

Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.

It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.

As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.

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BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots contains this as ingredient number 8.

KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots contains this as ingredient number 9.

KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots contains this as ingredient number 10.

KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Hydroxyethyl Urea.

BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots contains this as ingredient number 11.

KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.

7
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots contains this as ingredient number 35.

KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

8
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots contains this as ingredient number 38.

KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

33% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
79% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
6% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots 45 ingredients

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KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner 33 ingredients

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