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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Good Days For All Prime Time Refining Toning Essence versus The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on May 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Essence American Brand United States
Toner British Brand United Kingdom

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
ph level
4.3
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water1,2-HexanediolDipropylene GlycolGlycereth-25 PCA IsostearateAcer Saccharum ExtractCarica Papaya Fruit ExtractHamamelis Virginiana WaterCyanocobalaminArtemisia Vulgaris ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractEucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractAspalathus Linearis Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractAllantoinCurcuma Longa Root ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractViscum Album ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractPanthenol Rosa Damascena Flower WaterCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractPolyglyceryl-4 CaprateSodium LactateButylene GlycolVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf ExtractDisodium EDTASaccharum Officinarum ExtractLimoneneSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Grandis Peel OilOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractArctium Majus Root ExtractJuniperus Communis Fruit ExtractLavandula Hybrida OilHypericum Perforatum ExtractSaponaria Officinalis Root ExtractPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCaprylyl GlycolLavandula Angustifolia OilPhenoxyethanolPapainCarbomerBenzyl AlcoholCucurbita Pepo Fruit ExtractN-HydroxysuccinimideJasminum Officinale ExtractAlginDiospyros Kaki Leaf ExtractOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit ExtractDehydroacetic AcidAlthaea Rosea Flower ExtractCitrus Paradisi Fruit ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractLavandula Angustifolia ExtractPinus Sylvestris Bud Extract

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Good Days For All Prime Time Refining Toning Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Good Days For All Prime Time Refining Toning Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Good Days For All Prime Time Refining Toning Essence contains this as ingredient number 41.

The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

34% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Good Days For All Prime Time Refining Toning Essence 58 ingredients

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The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner 16 ingredients

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