COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence Versus TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Jelly Cleanser
Updated on January 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence 12 ingredients
TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Jelly Cleanser 67 ingredients
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What's inside
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COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence 12 ingredients
TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Jelly Cleanser 67 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButeth-3
SolventDisodium EDTA
Gelidium Amansii Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Algae Extract
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-35 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentCopaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingCalcium Pantothenate
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tributyl Citrate
SolventCymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Perfuming
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicGlyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Buteth-3, Disodium EDTA, Gelidium Amansii Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Algae Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Niacinamide, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Glycerin, Alcohol, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Calcium Pantothenate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Tributyl Citrate, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Lecithin, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Silica, Retinyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Inositol, Linoleic Acid, Biotin, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Thiamine Hcl, Cyanocobalamin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolIngredient Ratings
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