Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bolden Skin Brightening Toner versus Dr. Zenovia Skincare Vitamin C Brightening Toner .
Published on March 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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.
Ingredient Info
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner 34 ingredients
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Vitamin C Brightening 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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not 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 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Bolden Skin Brightening Toner 34 ingredients
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Vitamin C Brightening Toner 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner 34 ingredients
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Vitamin C Brightening Toner 24 ingredients
Water • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Lavandula Intermedia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Niacinamide • Glycerin • Glycolic Acid • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Panthenol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium PCA • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Beta Vulgaris Root Extract • Disodium EDTA • Hydrolyzed Corn Starch • Lens Esculenta Seed Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Parfum • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Algae Extract • Artemisia Vulgaris Extract • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Benzoic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Copper Gluconate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-37 • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Propanediol • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Sodium PCA • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols • Symphytum Officinale Root Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Punica Granatum Sterols • Genistein • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Tocopheryl Acetate • Resveratrol • Bakuchiol • Sea Salt • Ascorbic Acid • Panthenol • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Glycerin • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Benzoate • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterBolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Vitamin C Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinBolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Vitamin C Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolBolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Vitamin C Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateBolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Vitamin C Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCABolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Vitamin C Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTABolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Vitamin C Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Vitamin C and Caffeic acid are potent antioxidants that may help with anti-aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA.
Cucumbers contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. The amino acids help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle. Our acid mantle is formed from the mixing of sebum and sweat. This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, it is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractBolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Vitamin C Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 34.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Vitamin C Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Bolden Skin Brightening Toner 34 ingredients
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Vitamin C Brightening Toner 24 ingredients
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