Face Republic AHA/BHA Toner Versus Bueno Cactus Peeling Pore Toner
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe toners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Face Republic AHA/BHA Toner 24 ingredients
Bueno Cactus Peeling Pore Toner 39 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Face Republic AHA/BHA Toner 24 ingredients
Bueno Cactus Peeling Pore Toner 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingWater, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Lactobionic Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment Extract
Tuber Melanosporum Extract
HumectantOpuntia Ficus-Indica Extract 20.58%
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Trehalose
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract
Antimicrobial
Neofinetia Falcata Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-22
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-28
Antioxidant
Sh-Octapeptide-4
Antioxidant
Sh-Pentapeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1
Antioxidant
Sh-Decapeptide-7
Antioxidant
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment Extract, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract 20.58%, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Alcohol Denat., Water, Lactobionic Acid, Citric Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Allantoin, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Trehalose, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Disodium EDTA, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract, Neofinetia Falcata Callus Culture Extract, Oryza Sativa Callus Culture Extract, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleanolic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-22, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-28, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Sh-Pentapeptide-19, Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1, Sh-Decapeptide-7
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolCitric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinLactobionic Acid is a PHA. PHAs are the gentle cousins to AHAS.
Like AHAs, they exfoliate the top layer of skin. Lactobionic acid also exhibits significant antioxidant activity.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. This means they do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
By removing dead skin cells, PHAs leave the skin brighter and with even-texture.
Learn more about Lactobionic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Face Republic AHA/BHA Toner 24 ingredients
Bueno Cactus Peeling Pore Toner 39 ingredients
