Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner
Cream Co. BHA/PHA Niacinamide Toner
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner Versus Cream Co. BHA/PHA Niacinamide Toner

Toner
Toner
American Brand United States
Turkish Brand Türkiye

Updated on July 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain BHA and PHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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

Cream Co. BHA/PHA Niacinamide Toner 15 ingredients

What's inside

What's inside

At a glance

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

Cream Co. BHA/PHA Niacinamide Toner 15 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Gluconolactone

Skin Conditioning
PHA IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Sodium Polyglutamate

Humectant

Betaine Salicylate

Antimicrobial
BHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Astringent
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract

Tonic

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Watermelon Fruit Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Moisturising

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Skin Protecting

Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sorbitan Oleate

Emulsifying
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Levulinic Acid

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Sodium Levulinate

Skin Conditioning

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Polyglutamate, Betaine Salicylate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Melaleuca Cajaputi 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

BHA/PHA Niacinamide Toner

Water

Skin Conditioning

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Gluconolactone

Skin Conditioning
PHA IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Skin Conditioning

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconFragrance IconOil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Inulin

Skin Conditioning

Fructose

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning
Can worsen Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Water, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Polysorbate 20, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Inulin, Fructose, Phenoxyethanol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.

When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.

PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.

Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:

In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.

This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.

Learn more about Gluconolactone

Ingredient Ratings

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Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner
10
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BHA/PHA Niacinamide Toner
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When to use

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

Cream Co. BHA/PHA Niacinamide Toner 15 ingredients

2,123 Routines
53% use in am
47% use in pm
91% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
10 Routines
30% use in am
70% use in pm
80% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

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

3.75
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Works Well 43% Absorbs Well 43% Strong Scent 39%
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Cream Co. BHA/PHA Niacinamide Toner 15 ingredients

5.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 100% Great Value 100% Hydrating 100%
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