Glad2Glow Pomegranate Niacinamide Brightening Toner Versus Glad2Glow Propolis 5% Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner
Updated on October 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Glad2Glow Pomegranate Niacinamide Brightening Toner 30 ingredients
Glad2Glow Propolis 5% Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Glad2Glow Pomegranate Niacinamide Brightening Toner 30 ingredients
Glad2Glow Propolis 5% Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Aroma
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water, Urea, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aroma, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Acetate
BufferingCellulose
AbsorbentGentiana Scabra Extract
HumectantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Propolis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Honey Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide As, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Allantoin, Pullulan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycerin, Trehalose, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acetate, Cellulose, Gentiana Scabra Extract
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 Water1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Allantoin 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 AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Glad2Glow Pomegranate Niacinamide Brightening Toner 30 ingredients
Glad2Glow Propolis 5% Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner 34 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Glad2Glow Pomegranate Niacinamide Brightening Toner 30 ingredients
Glad2Glow Propolis 5% Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner 34 ingredients
FA safe, doesnt break me out, also very hydrating but not clogging pores, i uses this at night, just not a fan of the packagjng
its good on my skin, feel like water, and doesn't make my skin breakout
