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Indie Lee CoQ-10 Versus Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner

Toner
Toner
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American Brand United States

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

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Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

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!

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Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.

What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.

Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.

Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing.

Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.

One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.

The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Indie Lee CoQ-10 12 ingredients

2.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Irritating (2) Expensive (1) Light (1)
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selsa286

8 months ago
Review

Smells great, can be irritating when my skin is already feeling sensitive, haven’t seen much improvement in skin tone

#irritating
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P 🪻

3 months ago
Review

Smell is overpowering but goes away as it dries. I bought it because of the aloe and cucumber extract. As much as I want to like it I can't justify the price with the lack of results. It can irritate my skin and isn't as soothing as I thought it would be. 🫤

#expensive
#irritating
#light
#strong scent

Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner 22 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Great Value (1) Irritating (1) Works Well (1)
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Christa Hayes

8 months ago
Review

Harsh for sensitive skin. Used this toner on a patch of clogged pores and saw improvement over time. I never use on my entire face as I have sensitive skin and this product burned in those areas. Used every 3 days.

#great value
#irritating
#works well