Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner Versus Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment

Toner
Facial Treatment
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on May 16, 2024

Overview

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 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

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 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
Good for Oily Skin Icon

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

Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment

Adapalene 0.1%

Retinoid IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Disodium EDTA

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Poloxamer 182

Emulsifying

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Adapalene 0.1%, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Poloxamer 182, Propylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Hydroxide

Ingredient Ratings

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Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner
10
10
10
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Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
10
10
10
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When to use

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

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

2,558 Routines
53% use in am
47% use in pm
92% use every day
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5,243 Routines
7% use in am
92% use in pm
71% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

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

3.82
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Works Well 43% Hydrating 43% Absorbs Well 43%
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Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment 8 ingredients

4.41
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Works Well 52% No Scent 45% Absorbs Well 45%
See all reviews for Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment
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