Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA versus Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule Mask Sheet .
Last updated on October 08, 2023. Published on October 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing 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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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.
Sheet Mask
Sheet masks are one-time use masks that go over the face. They are usually used after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions).
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Ingredient Info
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients
Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule Mask Sheet 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not 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 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients
Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule Mask Sheet 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients
Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule Mask Sheet 23 ingredients
Water • Gluconolactone • Pentylene Glycol • Isopentyldiol • Tranexamic Acid • Betaine • Propanediol • Azelaic Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract • Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract • Glycerin • Allantoin • Polyglycerin-6 • Inulin • Fructose • Glucose • Xanthan Gum • Cellulose Gum • Lactic Acid • Citric Acid • Sodium Phytate • Cellulose
Houttuynia Cordata Extract 80% • Butylene Glycol • Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Cellulose Gum • Carbomer • Allantoin • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Citric Acid • Arginine • Disodium EDTA • Betaine • Panthenol • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dextrin • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterFarmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 1.
Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule Mask Sheet contains this as ingredient number 3.
Betaine 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.
Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.
Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineFarmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 6.
Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule Mask Sheet contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 GlycerinFarmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 13.
Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule Mask Sheet contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 AllantoinFarmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 14.
Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule Mask Sheet contains this as ingredient number 10.
Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumFarmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 20.
Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule Mask Sheet contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 AcidFarmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 22.
Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule Mask Sheet contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients
Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule Mask Sheet 23 ingredients
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Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients
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