Glad2Glow Mugwort Salicylic Acid Acne Clear Micellar Water Versus Skintific Pure Centella Acne Calming Toner
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventSodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEctoin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSebacic Acid
Buffering10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningViola Yedoensis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantTaraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCrocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning1,10-Decanediol
SolventMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Mongolicum Extract
AntioxidantWater, Sea Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Ectoin, Ceramide NP, Sebacic Acid, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Panthenol, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Viola Yedoensis Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Hydroxyacetophenone, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, 1,10-Decanediol, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Taraxacum Mongolicum Extract
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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 Water