Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner Versus Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner versus Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist .

Published on July 31, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe toners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances

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Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist

Toner German Brand Germany

Toner French Brand France

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

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Ingredient Info

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Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner 10 ingredients

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist 21 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner 10 ingredients

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist 21 ingredients

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner 10 ingredients

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist 21 ingredients

Water • Anthyllis Vulneraria Extract • Alcohol • Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract • Parfum • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Citral

Water • Alcohol • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water • Parfum • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Potassium Alum • Glycerin • Mentha Piperita Oil • Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract • Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Tocopherol • Benzyl Benzoate • Citral • Citronellol • Geraniol • Farnesol • Limonene

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.

Alcohol

What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.

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Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 2.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 4.

Citronellol

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.

Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.

Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,

Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.

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Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 18.

Geraniol

What it does: Perfuming, Tonic

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.

Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.

Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.

Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.

Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

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Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 19.

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 21.

Citral

What it does: Perfuming

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.

The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.

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Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 17.

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