By WishTrend Mandelic Acid Gentle Exfoliating Toner Versus Zakka Naturals Toner AHA BHA Mandelic Glow Multi-Acid Toning Liquid
This smoothing toner is formulated around Mandelic Acid and Panthenol to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
This smoothing toner is formulated around Lactic Acid and Mandelic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingArginine
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Natto Gum
Water, Mandelic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Dimethyl Sulfone, Beta-Glucan, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Citrate, Arginine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Natto Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Xylitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Lactic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Mandelic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Xylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Allantoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Benzoic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene 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 GlycolGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractMandelic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA).
Like other AHAs, it helps exfoliate the surface of the skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
Mandelic acid helps with:
Due to it having a larger molecular size than glycolic acid, mandelic acid is able to penetrate the skin more slowly and evenly. This makes it gentler and less irritating, making it a great option for sensitive or beginner skin.
Despite being milder, mandelic acid is still an effective exfoliant that improves skin texture and tone over time.
What makes mandelic acid stand out from other AHAs? It has antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
These traits make it a great option for acne-prone or problem skin by reducing active breakouts and fading post-acne marks. Studies show that mandelic acid (especially when combined with salicylic acid) can significantly reduce pimples and hyperpigmentation while causing fewer side effects than stronger acids.
Mandelic acid is effective in concentrations of 5% and up with an ideal pH range of 3-4 for at-home use.
Like other AHAs, it’s important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your newly exfoliated skin.
However, unlike glycolic acid, mandelic acid is light-sensitive. Be sure your mandelic acid is packaged in opaque containers to ensure it stays stable and effective.
In short, mandelic acid is a gentle yet powerful AHA that exfoliates, brightens, and helps clarify skin while keeping irritation low. Its antibacterial action makes it especially beneficial for those with acne-prone, sensitive, or uneven skin, offering smoother, clearer, and more even-toned results over time.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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