Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cinq Mondes Photo-Peeling Lotion Toner versus Obagi Medical Balancing Toner .
Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on November 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and 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
Cinq Mondes Photo-Peeling Lotion Toner 21 ingredients
Obagi Medical Balancing Toner 18 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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Cinq Mondes Photo-Peeling Lotion Toner 21 ingredients
Obagi Medical Balancing Toner 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cinq Mondes Photo-Peeling Lotion Toner 21 ingredients
Obagi Medical Balancing Toner 18 ingredients
Water • Polysorbate 20 • Glycolic Acid • Glycerin • Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl • Menthyl Lactate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Limonene • Linalool • Geraniol
Water • Pentylene Glycol • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Ethoxydiglycol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Bioflavonoids • Sodium PCA • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Panthenol • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polysorbate 20 • Caprylyl Glycol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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 WaterCinq Mondes Photo-Peeling Lotion Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Obagi Medical Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Cinq Mondes Photo-Peeling Lotion Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Obagi Medical Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 GlycerinCinq Mondes Photo-Peeling Lotion Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Obagi Medical Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
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Cinq Mondes Photo-Peeling Lotion Toner 21 ingredients
Obagi Medical Balancing Toner 18 ingredients
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Cinq Mondes Photo-Peeling Lotion Toner 21 ingredients
Obagi Medical Balancing Toner 18 ingredients
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