Idealove Bee Timeless, Snail & Bee Venom Toner Versus Idealove So Soothe Me Green Tea Toner
Updated on July 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Idealove Bee Timeless, Snail & Bee Venom Toner 28 ingredients
Idealove So Soothe Me Green Tea Toner 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Idealove Bee Timeless, Snail & Bee Venom Toner 28 ingredients
Idealove So Soothe Me Green Tea Toner 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBee Venom
Astringent
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Collagen Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ulmus Campestris Bark Extract
AstringentSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Plantago Asiatica Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Saccharomyces/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Bee Venom, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Nonapeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Lactobacillus/Collagen Ferment Filtrate, Madecassoside, Ulmus Campestris Bark Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Allantoin, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Root Extract
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinMadecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosidePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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!
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