Idealove The Balancing Act, Aloe Propolis BHA Toner Versus Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Idealove The Balancing Act, Aloe Propolis BHA Toner 23 ingredients
Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner 38 ingredients
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Idealove The Balancing Act, Aloe Propolis BHA Toner 23 ingredients
Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner 38 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Bee Venom
AstringentBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Betaine Salicylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propolis Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Bee Venom, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Arginine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum
Propolis Extract 65%
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Honey
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pollen Extract
EmollientMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingC12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Propolis Extract 65%, Honey Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Honey, Panthenol, Royal Jelly Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Pollen Extract, Malt Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, C12-13 Pareth-9, Sodium Polyacrylate, Water, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene 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 GlycerinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Propolis Extract is also known as bee glue.
This ingredient has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show propolis helps fight against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This may help with reducing acne and accelerate wound healing.
The flavonoids found in propolis extract are potent antioxidants. Antioxidants may help with reducing the signs of aging.
A study from 2020 found propolis to help reverse skin damage from UV.
Fun facts: This ingredient is created by mixing beeswax, bee saliva, and parts of trees. Bees use propolis as a sealant to close any gaps in their hives.
Since it is an animal-derived product, this ingredient is not considered vegan. For vegan alternatives, check out Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract.
Learn more about Propolis ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate1,2-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
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Idealove The Balancing Act, Aloe Propolis BHA Toner 23 ingredients
Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner 38 ingredients
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Idealove The Balancing Act, Aloe Propolis BHA Toner 23 ingredients
Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner 38 ingredients
the most hydrating toner i've tried, suitable for combination skin in dry winter
Felt great
The feeling of honey on ur skin and the smell of mead. Lovely product altough i cant tell u if it did anything as i dont know what its supposed to do haha. It did make my skin glow
