Cure Aqua Gel Exfoliator Versus MCoBeauty. AHA & BHA Pore Refining Exfoliating Toner
Updated on August 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Cure Aqua Gel Exfoliator 10 ingredients
MCoBeauty. AHA & BHA Pore Refining Exfoliating Toner 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Cure Aqua Gel Exfoliator 10 ingredients
MCoBeauty. AHA & BHA Pore Refining Exfoliating Toner 18 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Twig Extract
AstringentBetaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Twig Extract, Betaine, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract, Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 17200
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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Cure Aqua Gel Exfoliator 10 ingredients
MCoBeauty. AHA & BHA Pore Refining Exfoliating Toner 18 ingredients
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