CeraCode Barrier Essence Toner 7X Ceramide Tremella and Tripeptides Versus True to Skin Mugwort Cica Essence Toner
This barrier-repair toner is formulated around Tremella Fuciformis Extract and Ceramide Ns to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness.
This calming toner is formulated around Panthenol and Centella Asiatica Extract to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Onsen-Sui
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Arnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Saxifraga Stolonifera Leaf Powder
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientOnsen-Sui, Water, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Erythritol, Arnica Montana Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Saxifraga Stolonifera Leaf Powder, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Oligopeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tetrapeptide-44
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Nitrate
SoothingGlyoxal
Antimicrobial
Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrapeptide-44, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Nitrate, Glyoxal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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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