FaceTheory Replenamist T5 Versus Youth To The People Kombucha + 11% AHA Exfoliation Toner with Lactic Acid
Updated on February 25, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily 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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Ingredient Info
FaceTheory Replenamist T5 24 ingredients
Youth To The People Kombucha + 11% AHA Exfoliation Toner with Lactic Acid 15 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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FaceTheory Replenamist T5 24 ingredients
Youth To The People Kombucha + 11% AHA Exfoliation Toner with Lactic Acid 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventBetaine
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingCereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPCA
HumectantSerine
MaskingAlanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
HumectantLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Betaine, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, PCA, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Zingiber Officinale Water
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Water
MaskingSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Pichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate
HumectantCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients 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 WaterBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineGlycerin 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 GlycerinLactic 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:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArgininePotassium 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 SorbateIngredient Ratings
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FaceTheory Replenamist T5 24 ingredients
Youth To The People Kombucha + 11% AHA Exfoliation Toner with Lactic Acid 15 ingredients
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FaceTheory Replenamist T5 24 ingredients
Slightly tacky feeling but still is a good moisturizer spray from my face and body!
