Garden of Eden Soothing Toner Versus Proactiv Revitalizing Toner
Updated on December 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both toners. 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 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, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Garden of Eden Soothing Toner 16 ingredients
Proactiv Revitalizing Toner 21 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Garden of Eden Soothing Toner 16 ingredients
Proactiv Revitalizing Toner 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Sodium PCA
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Panthenol, Allantoin, Benzophenone-4, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium EDTA, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum, Blue 1 Lake, CI 19140
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Allantoin 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 AllantoinTetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract comes from the witch hazel plant.
Witch Hazel is an astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial ingredient. The tannin in witch hazel has a drying effect when used on skin and constricts proteins. This helps minimize the look of large pores. The tannins present and the fragrance may be sensitizing. The catechins in witch hazel have anti-inflammatory properties while the gallic acid is antibacterial.
Indigenous groups have used witch hazel to help treat inflammation, which was then used by early settlers to North America.
Learn more about Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Garden of Eden Soothing Toner 16 ingredients
Proactiv Revitalizing Toner 21 ingredients
