Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 Versus The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Toner
Overview
What they are
These products are both toners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 17 ingredients
The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Toner 21 ingredients
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Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 17 ingredients
The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Toner 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15510
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Butylparaben
Masking
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Propylparaben
Preservative
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Menthol, Propylparaben, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium 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 EDTAPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ingredient Ratings
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Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 17 ingredients
The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Toner 21 ingredients
Reviews
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Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 17 ingredients
My skin loves this product. I have been using it on and off for about 15 years now. It helps dry out comedones, shrink my pores and even heal acne scars.
I recently had 2 small topical cuts (cat scratches) on my chin and it even helped with those.
This is my second step on my AM routine. After washing or just rinsing my skin, I go allover my face with a cotton disc. Then I peel said cotton in Show more
AMAZING MUST HAVE
gentle exfoliated (if it irritates try going down in number) you can see the dull flaky skin being removed.
The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Toner 21 ingredients
I love this toner! It has a beautiful scent, dries quickly and feels super hydrating without making my face oily. Is great to use as a base for other serums and moisturiser.
