Cream Co. BHA/PHA Niacinamide Toner Versus The Purest Solutions Oil Control Toner 2% BHA Salicylic Acid Toner
Updated on January 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Cream Co. BHA/PHA Niacinamide Toner 15 ingredients
The Purest Solutions Oil Control Toner 2% BHA Salicylic Acid Toner 31 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Cream Co. BHA/PHA Niacinamide Toner 15 ingredients
The Purest Solutions Oil Control Toner 2% BHA Salicylic Acid Toner 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Inulin
Skin ConditioningFructose
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenethyl Alcohol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Inulin
Skin ConditioningFructose
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Propylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Inulin, Fructose, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Zinc PCA, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Curcuma Longa Root Extract
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 WaterPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
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.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidInulin is a polysaccharide (carbohydrate) with prebiotic and antioxidant properties.
The majority of inulin is extracted from chicory, but can also be obtained from other plants such as garlic, onion, asparagus, and sugarcane.
Studies show inulin may help with controlling your skin's natural microbiota when applied topically.
The antioxidant potential of inulin varies depending on the source.
Learn more about InulinIngredient Ratings
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Cream Co. BHA/PHA Niacinamide Toner 15 ingredients
The Purest Solutions Oil Control Toner 2% BHA Salicylic Acid Toner 31 ingredients
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Cream Co. BHA/PHA Niacinamide Toner 15 ingredients
Used it twice two weeks apart. Both times I got red patches all over my face. I’m probably allergic to something in it.
