Dr.Melaxin Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner Versus Celimax The Real Noni Moisture Balancing Toner
This pore-care toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Gluconolactone to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture.
This hydrating toner is formulated around Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract and Allantoin to hydrate skin and calm redness.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Erythritol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Chelating
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
ChelatingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientCholesterol
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningAluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingApium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Chitosan
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningTris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentOpuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Erythritol, Gluconolactone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Cellulose Gum, Parfum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Retinol, Polyglutamic Acid, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cholesterol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Apium Graveolens Extract, Ceramide NP, Lysolecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, Polysorbate 80, Stearic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Malachite Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Copper Tripeptide-1, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Chitosan, Bioflavonoids, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Pentapeptide-3, Tripeptide-1
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Morinda Citrifolia Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Betaine, Allantoin, Dextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-13 Pareth-9, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
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 GlycolCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDextrin is a starch-derived polysaccharide. It's made by partially breaking down corn, potato, or other plant starches.
Think of it as "half-processed" starch; it's less complex than the original but not fully broken down into sugar like maltodextrin.
In cosmetics, it mainly functions as a bulking agent, viscosity controller, binder, and absorbent. It helps thicken products, stabilize powders, and get certain textures a less "wet" feel.
This ingredient has a pretty solid safety profile; it's recognized as a safe food additive and its large molecular size means it doesn't meaningfully penetrate skin.
Human repeat insult patch tests using a rinse-off facial product containing 42.69% dextrin found no skin irritation or sensitization in 54 subjects.
Typical real-world usage is much lower: usually under 1% as a texture modifier and up to 40% in masks (rinse off products use less).
Learn more about DextrinWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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