Goop Beauty Goopglow Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner Versus Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Goop Beauty Goopglow Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner versus Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic .

Last updated on February 20, 2024. Published on March 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe toners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and PHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and better texture

Free From

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

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Goop Beauty Goopglow Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner

Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic

Toner American Brand United States

Toner British Brand United Kingdom

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

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Ingredient Info

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Goop Beauty Goopglow Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner 20 ingredients

Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic 13 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

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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Goop Beauty Goopglow Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner 20 ingredients

Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic 13 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

PHA

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging

Brightening

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Ingredients Compared

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

Goop Beauty Goopglow Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner 20 ingredients

Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic 13 ingredients

Water • Gluconolactone • Glycerin • Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Citrate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

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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Goop Beauty Goopglow Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Goop Beauty Goopglow Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 3.

Sodium Citrate

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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Goop Beauty Goopglow Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 8.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.

Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.

It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

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Goop Beauty Goopglow Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 6.

Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract

What it does: Abrasive, Skin Protecting

Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract is an exfoliant.

Goop Beauty Goopglow Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.

Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 4.

Gluconolactone

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.

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 helps improve texture and brightens the skin.

Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

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.

PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.

In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.

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Goop Beauty Goopglow Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 2.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Goop Beauty Goopglow Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.

Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 7.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Goop Beauty Goopglow Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.

Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 13.

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.