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FROMNATURE Age Intense Treatment Essence Versus Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner

Essence
Toner
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on August 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Smoothing

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Skin Conditioning

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

When to use

12 Routines
33% use in am
67% use in pm
83% use every day
316 Routines
60% use in am
40% use in pm
94% use every day
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Reviews

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FROMNATURE Age Intense Treatment Essence 13 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) No Scent (1)
ClaireEstelle's avatar

Claire L.

6 months ago
Review

This is a nice product - I saw a difference in terms of my skin's brightness and clarity after using it regularly for a month. Would re-purchase.

#great value
#absorbs well
#no scent

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner 35 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 9 ratings
Works Well (5) Hydrating (5) Absorbs Well (5)
sjordan74's avatar

Shane Jordan

7 months ago
Review

6-Month Update: This toner is incredibly hydrating and packed with benefits—I love the way it feels on my skin. This toner is advertised as a brightening and vitamin packed toner. While it’s not an everyday staple, it’s definitely earned a permanent spot in my skincare arsenal. I can definitely feel the actives at work on my face. (I love that for me) Plus, the large bottle makes it both Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#heavy
#absorbs well
brianna444's avatar

brianna444

11 months ago
Review

Gave me cc... And did little to nothing with brightening my skin