Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Perfecting Toner versus Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Cica Face Cream .
Last updated on January 22, 2024. Published on March 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Perfecting Toner 16 ingredients
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Cica Face Cream 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Perfecting Toner 16 ingredients
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Cica Face Cream 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Perfecting Toner 16 ingredients
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Cica Face Cream 24 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Salicylic Acid • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate • Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate • Allantoin • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Limonene
Water • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Glycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Cetearyl Glucoside • Sorbitan Olivate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Lactobacillus Ferment • Silica • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Xanthan Gum • Cetearyl Alcohol • Yeast Extract • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum
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. 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 WaterEssence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Perfecting Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Cica Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolEssence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Perfecting Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Cica Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinEssence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Perfecting Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Cica Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
It is believed the preservation property comes from salicylic acid and ammonium salt, neither of which are involved in the fermentation process.
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateEssence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Perfecting Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Cica Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumEssence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Perfecting Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Cica Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideEssence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Perfecting Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Cica Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 AcidEssence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Perfecting Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Cica Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Learn more about ParfumEssence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Perfecting Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Cica Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Perfecting Toner 16 ingredients
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Cica Face Cream 24 ingredients
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Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Perfecting Toner 16 ingredients
Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Cica Face Cream 24 ingredients
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