Environ Skin Care Botanical Infused Moisturizing Toner Versus Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic
Updated on August 03, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe toners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Environ Skin Care Botanical Infused Moisturizing Toner 27 ingredients
Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic 30 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Environ Skin Care Botanical Infused Moisturizing Toner 27 ingredients
Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucose
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingOnonis Spinosa Root Extract
AntiseborrhoeicTussilago Farfara Leaf Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclopia Genistoides Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Niacinamide, Ethoxydiglycol, Propylene Glycol, Glucose, Lactic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Ononis Spinosa Root Extract, Tussilago Farfara Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Cyclopia Genistoides Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Caramel, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycereth-26
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCyclodextrin
AbsorbentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantLecithin
EmollientOryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Buteth-3
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberTributyl Citrate
SolventPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Salicylic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cyclodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pullulan, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Buteth-3, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Tributyl Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
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 WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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Environ Skin Care Botanical Infused Moisturizing Toner 27 ingredients
Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic 30 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Environ Skin Care Botanical Infused Moisturizing Toner 27 ingredients
Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic 30 ingredients
This is a BHA toner with a 5.5ph. Hard to find a formulation like that anywhere else. This makes it easier on people like me who have dry skin
