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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Celimax The Real Noni Moisture Balancing Toner versus COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on December 31, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Toner South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

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.

Price

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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
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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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
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.

Celimax The Real Noni Moisture Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
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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Celimax The Real Noni Moisture Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
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.

Celimax The Real Noni Moisture Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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Celimax The Real Noni Moisture Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Celimax The Real Noni Moisture Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 28.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Celimax The Real Noni Moisture Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 29.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

71% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
9% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
32% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Celimax The Real Noni Moisture Balancing Toner 34 ingredients

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COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence 22 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 6 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Sticky (1) Works Well (1)
feliceyuh_280's avatar

feliceyuh_280

10 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

great for post acne hyperpigmentations

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Julesaus

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Okay
I prefer the original Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence with my oily skin. This was too much for me.

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