COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner Versus Dr. Brandt Skincare Antioxidant Spray Toner
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe toners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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 oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner 9 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Antioxidant Spray Toner 26 ingredients
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COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner 9 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Antioxidant Spray Toner 26 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Wine Extract
Antioxidant
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Nelumbo Nucifera Root Water
TonicAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sucrose
HumectantMineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Butyloctanoic Acid
CleansingHexylene Glycol
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Wine Extract, Rose Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Water, Allantoin, Potassium Sorbate, Sucrose, Mineral Salts, Coco-Glucoside, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Butyloctanoic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
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 WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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.
Learn more about AllantoinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner 9 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Antioxidant Spray Toner 26 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner 9 ingredients
I’ve been using this COSRX Toner for the past two months, and while it’s currently the only hydrating toner that works for me, I’m not 100% satisfied.
👉🏻 Pros:
✔️ Non-comedogenic
✔️ Fungal acne-safe
✔️ Provides a bit of hydration
👉🏻 Cons:
❌ Contains butylene glycol, which causes small bumps on my skin. I noticed this reaction after using a different product. The percentage in the toner isn’t Show more
7 / 10
If you have oily skin this is a great toner. It didn't feel moisturizing enough for me, so I just use it on summer days. I won't be repurchasing but just for that exact reason, otherwise it's a great product.
Absorbs somewhat quickly into the skin, leaving a refreshing sensation. Has no smell.
✦ Price: Decent
✦ Lasts 7-10 months
