Clarins Hydrating Toning Lotion Versus Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic
Updated on August 20, 2024
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 sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Clarins Hydrating Toning Lotion 29 ingredients
Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic 21 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Clarins Hydrating Toning Lotion 29 ingredients
Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic 21 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingLinalool
Perfuming
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maris Aqua, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Limonene, Phenethyl Alcohol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Linalool, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Geraniol, Saccharide Isomerate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Histidine
HumectantBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
HumectantProline
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingValine
MaskingEthyl Hexanediol
SolventMethionine
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTropolone
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
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 WaterCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Clarins Hydrating Toning Lotion 29 ingredients
Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic 21 ingredients
Reviews
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Clarins Hydrating Toning Lotion 29 ingredients
I really don't understand the magic behind it: If you check the formula, as many other Clarins products, there aren't many active ingredients to help with any specific concerns. It's just some plant derivatives and tons of fragrances and perfume. But still, every single time I use it, it provides a very natural and healthy glow to my skin, even clearing out some of my milder acne and feeling Show more
