Geek & Gorgeous Cheer Up 6% Mandelic + BHA Liquid Versus Balea Beauty Expert Glow Toner
Updated on November 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Geek & Gorgeous Cheer Up 6% Mandelic + BHA Liquid 14 ingredients
Balea Beauty Expert Glow Toner 22 ingredients
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Geek & Gorgeous Cheer Up 6% Mandelic + BHA Liquid 14 ingredients
Balea Beauty Expert Glow Toner 22 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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 WaterPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Geek & Gorgeous Cheer Up 6% Mandelic + BHA Liquid 14 ingredients
Balea Beauty Expert Glow Toner 22 ingredients
Reviews
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Geek & Gorgeous Cheer Up 6% Mandelic + BHA Liquid 14 ingredients
sword
This is definitely effective as an exfoliator, but I feel like this is too strong for me. It did noticeably shrink my pores but it also stung my...
This is definitely effective as an exfoliator, but I feel like this is too strong for me. It did noticeably shrink my pores but it also stung my skin and caused irritation. I would only suggest this to people with skin that can withstand strong exfoliators.
LizaZhytkova_501
Saw results immediately. Evens out my skin tone, non-drying increases healing time of breakouts, flattens closed comedones, and gentle enough to...
Saw results immediately. Evens out my skin tone, non-drying increases healing time of breakouts, flattens closed comedones, and gentle enough to use every night. HG product.