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Good Days For All Prime Time Refining Toning Essence Versus The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner

Essence
Toner
American Brand United States
British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on June 05, 2024

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 dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Prime Time Refining Toning Essence

Water

Skin Conditioning

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Acer Saccharum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Astringent
Can worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cyanocobalamin

Skin Conditioning

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Viscum Album Extract

Skin Conditioning

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Masking

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Masking

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Masking
May cause irritation Icon

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Emulsifying

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract

Astringent

Disodium EDTA

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Moisturising

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract

Cleansing

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Arctium Majus Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Lavandula Hybrida Oil

Emollient
Oil Icon

Hypericum Perforatum Extract

Antimicrobial

Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Papain

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconPreservative IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

N-Hydroxysuccinimide

Skin Conditioning

Jasminum Officinale Extract

Masking
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Algin

Masking
May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting

Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Dehydroacetic Acid

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Althaea Rosea Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

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

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract

Skin Conditioning
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 
Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

When to use

180 Routines
38% use in am
62% use in pm
82% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Good Days For All Prime Time Refining Toning Essence 58 ingredients

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The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner 16 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) No Scent (1)
marthinebolmemoen's avatar

marthine ✧.*

3 months ago
Review

PHA is the only exfoliate ingredient I can use because of my sensitive skin and this product really helped me with my acne. Sadly it is a bit drying

kshil97's avatar

kshil97

2 months ago
Review

This is one of my favorite toners. It has a lot of great ingredients and feels great on my skin. It's not a product that shows massive results, but it does its job without irritating my skin or causing me to break out.

#great value
#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well