Boots Glycerin and Rosewater Versus Heritage Store Rosewater & Glycerin Hydrating Facial Mist
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe toners. They have a total of 2 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 silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Boots Glycerin and Rosewater 8 ingredients
Heritage Store Rosewater & Glycerin Hydrating Facial Mist 3 ingredients
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Boots Glycerin and Rosewater 8 ingredients
Heritage Store Rosewater & Glycerin Hydrating Facial Mist 3 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
5 Concerns
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
Paraben 2 Concerns
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
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Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Oil EU Allergen
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil is an essential oil made from the Damask Rose. It is often used as a fragrance in cosmetics.
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 WaterGlycerin 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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Boots Glycerin and Rosewater 8 ingredients
Heritage Store Rosewater & Glycerin Hydrating Facial Mist 3 ingredients
Reviews
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Boots Glycerin and Rosewater 8 ingredients
Heritage Store Rosewater & Glycerin Hydrating Facial Mist 3 ingredients
lauradh
My holy grail. Definitely not scent-free if that is an issue but I personally love the smell. It’s flowery and sweet and dissipates quickly. Keeps...
My holy grail. Definitely not scent-free if that is an issue but I personally love the smell. It’s flowery and sweet and dissipates quickly. Keeps my face dewy and healthy looking. And I love the feeling of spritzing it on a clean face. Love it!
SensitiveSkinBestFriend
Not sure how this is passing the “fragrance free” check, but beware if you have sensitivities to products with fragrance — this is STRONG and made...
Not sure how this is passing the “fragrance free” check, but beware if you have sensitivities to products with fragrance — this is STRONG and made my dermatitis flare up.
