First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner Versus Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner versus Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on April 15, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both toners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner

Toner American Brand United States

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.

Toner

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Ingredient Info

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner 21 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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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner 21 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

Benefits

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Scar Healing

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

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

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner 21 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Glycereth-26 • Squalane • Sorbitan Oleate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Honey • Saccharomyces/Honey Ferment Filtrate • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Beta-Glucan • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Propolis Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tetrasodium EDTA • Chlorphenesin • Benzoic Acid • Sorbic Acid

Water • Propanediol • Propylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium PCA • Sodium Benzoate • Allantoin • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Glucose • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Camphor • Urtica Dioica Extract • Equisetum Arvense Extract • Betula Alba Leaf Extract • CI 19140 • Potassium Sorbate • CI 14700 • CI 42090 • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

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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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner 21 ingredients

41% are loved or liked

11% have mixed ratings

44% are disliked or very disliked

4% have no rating yet

38% are loved or liked

5% have mixed ratings

29% are disliked or very disliked

29% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner 21 ingredients

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Reviews

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

5.0 /5

from 1 rating

screamadelica

7 months ago · Normal Skin

Review

good ‘milky toner’
this toner has that ‘milky’ look and feel similar to a lot of Korean toners like the Tonymoly Ceramide one (and probably the I’m...

good ‘milky toner’
this toner has that ‘milky’ look and feel similar to a lot of Korean toners like the Tonymoly Ceramide one (and probably the I’m From rice toner, which i haven’t tried). this is not the most hydrating toner ever, but it does what a simple toner should do, which is to prep the skin. it’s also priced well compared to most other toners at sephora and ulta.