Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner versus Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on January 26, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner 22 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner 22 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner 22 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner 27 ingredients
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Glycerin • Hyaluronic Acid • Gluconolactone • Polyglutamic Acid • Betaine Salicylate • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Lactobacillus/Watermelon Fruit Ferment Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract • Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract • Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract • Sorbitan Oleate • Levulinic Acid • Sodium Levulinate • Parfum
Water • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Glycerin • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water • Squalane • Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer • Betaine Salicylate • Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water • Sodium Hyaluronate • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract • Amber Powder • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Sodium Gluconate • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Pelargonium Graveolens Oil • Citronellol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinGlow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Betaine Salicylate is a salicylic acid alternative. It is created with betaine and salicylic acid.
Betain Salicylate is a keralytic ingredient. This means it breaks down the top layer of skin. Due to its similarity to salicylic acid, it can be considered a BHA alternative.
This ingredient is most effective at a pH range of 3.8-4.2.
Learn more about Betaine SalicylateGlow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.
Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.
Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.
Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.
Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark ExtractGlow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner 22 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner 27 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner 22 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner 27 ingredients
Reviews
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner 22 ingredients
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...
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 breaking out. I truly cannot understand why people love this toner so much.
so hydrating and no breakoutsss
so hydrating and no breakoutsss
eh
not worth the price its not too bad but not too good - i prefer the cosrx bha liquid and some by mi bha , aha , pha toner its a much better more affordable alternative
eh
not worth the price its not too bad but not too good - i prefer the cosrx bha liquid and some by mi bha , aha , pha toner its a much better more affordable alternative
Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner 27 ingredients
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