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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner Versus APRILSKIN Artemisia Rice Toner

Toner
Essence
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on July 31, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

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At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin 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.

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner 22 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 28 ratings
Hydrating (11) Works Well (10) Absorbs Well (9)
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Nina

1 year ago
Review

I don't understand this product.
After doing skincare for over a decade, I've tried hundreds of products (yes, my wallet isn't happy). This product was one of the worst out of these hundreds. Most products I've tried are alright. This one was truly not good. It has a strong scent, didn't absorb, and just didn't do anything positive for my skin at all. I gave it 2 weeks and stopped when I started Show more

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SandyD

1 year ago
Review

First toner I actually saw a difference with my skin over time. It helped with my larger pores and light texture. Definitely recommend for oily & combination skin. Its a great option to add some exfoliation in your routine while staying really hydrating from the texture of the product + it smells great! It really surprised m. I am at my 3rd bottle

#hydrating
#absorbs well
#light scent

APRILSKIN Artemisia Rice Toner 19 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 4 ratings
Works Well (3) Absorbs Well (3) Light (2)
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nattyicecold

1 year ago
Review

This toner works so efficiently for my super sensitive, seborrheic dermatitis, and fungal acne skin. I have used it for a full year now, and I can't go back to anything else! My face has become so much plumper and bright compared to when I wasn't using this toner. My skin was quite dull and dry before, but this has given it so much glow and bounce! Since there are anti-fungal properties in this as Show more

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent
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b3lla

10 months ago
Review

good fragrance free alternative to bringgreen's artemisia toner. could also perhaps be a cheaper version of 'i'm from mugwort essence' but i haven't tried it

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well