Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner versus Murad Essential-C Toner .
Published on January 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Ingredient Info
Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner 49 ingredients
Murad Essential-C Toner 45 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner 49 ingredients
Murad Essential-C Toner 45 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner 49 ingredients
Murad Essential-C Toner 45 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Aloe Barbadensis Extract • Arginine • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Sambucus Nigra Flower • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Cymbopogon Winterianus Herb Oil • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Arnica Montana Flower Extract • Hedera Helix Extract • Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract • Parietaria Officinalis Extract • Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract • Tocopherol • Phenylalanine • Histidine • Valine • Isoleucine • Proline • Threonine • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Citric Acid • Polyquaternium-4 • Aspartic Acid • PCA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Polysorbate 20 • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Ricinoleth-40 • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hydroxide • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Linalool • Limonene • Citral • Geraniol • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Butylene Glycol • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Sodium PCA • Betaine • Sorbitol • Glycine • Alanine • Proline • Serine • Threonine • Arginine • Lysine • Glutamic Acid • Rice Amino Acids • Zinc Aspartate • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Phospholipids • Tocopheryl Acetate • Retinyl Palmitate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Ascorbic Acid • Chitosan • Propyl Gallate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Echinacea Purpurea Extract • Sodium Polyaspartate • Benzophenone-4 • Polyquaternium-4 • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Limonene • Linalool • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Powder • Orange Roughy Oil • Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil • Parfum • CI 42053
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineDermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.
Learn more about GlycineDermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.
Alanine has antioxidant properties and can help with anti-aging.
Alanine is used by fibrous proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. These three help make a strong skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more plump and youthful skin.
Learn more about AlanineDermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineDermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.
Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Proline is one of the building blocks for producing collagen. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen. Collagen helps the skin look plump and firm.
In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.
Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.
Learn more about ProlineDermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 27.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Threonine is vital for creating collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin support youthful and firm skin. Our bodies decrease collagen production naturally with age.
Humans are not able to create threonine and must get it through eating foods such as fish, lentils, poultry, sesame seeds, and more.
Learn more about ThreonineDermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 28.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCADermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 29.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 31.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 34.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-4.
Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 32.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 32.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 39.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 36.
Peg-12 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 40.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 19.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolDermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 45.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 39.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneDermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 46.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 38.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 49.
Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 35.
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