FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 Versus FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 versus FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3 .

Published on February 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10

FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3

Serum British Brand United Kingdom

Toner British Brand United Kingdom

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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.

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Ingredient Info

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FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 15 ingredients

FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3 17 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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FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 15 ingredients

FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3 17 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Vitamin C

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots (5)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Vitamin C

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots (3)

Scar Healing (2)

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 15 ingredients

FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3 17 ingredients

Water • Propanediol • Tranexamic Acid • Niacinamide • Lactic Acid • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Glycerin • Sodium Anisate • Sodium Levulinate • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Gellan Gum • Sodium Phytate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate

Water • Propanediol • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Sodium Lactate • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Lactic Acid • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Panthenol • Glycerin • Sodium Anisate • Sodium Levulinate • Gellan Gum • Calcium PCA • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate

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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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FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 contains this as ingredient number 1.

FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Propanediol

What it does: Solvent

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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.

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FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 contains this as ingredient number 2.

FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Lactic Acid

What it does: Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.

Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.

Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.

Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.

Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 contains this as ingredient number 5.

FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

What it does: Antioxidant

Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.

This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.

Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.

VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.

In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

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FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 contains this as ingredient number 6.

FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 contains this as ingredient number 7.

FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Sodium Anisate

What it does: Antimicrobial

Sodium Anisate comes from fennel. It is used as a preservative and to add flavoring.

Sodium Anisate has antimicrobial properties.

FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 contains this as ingredient number 8.

FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Sodium Levulinate

What it does: Skin Conditioning

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Sodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.

It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.

According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.

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FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 contains this as ingredient number 9.

FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

What it does: Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing

Community Rating: Liked

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

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FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 contains this as ingredient number 10.

FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Gellan Gum

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Gellan Gum is a high-molecular weight heteropolysaccharide gum. It is created by the process of pure-culture fermentation with the bacterium Pseudomonas elodea.

Gellan Gum is used to stabilize products. This helps improve the texture, consistency, and shelf life.

FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 contains this as ingredient number 11.

FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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FaceTheory Exaglow Serum S10 contains this as ingredient number 14.

FaceTheory Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked