This smoothing toner is formulated around Gluconolactone and Protease to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
This barrier-repair toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate to strengthen the skin barrier and refine the look of pores.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Chelating
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyclodextrin
AbsorbentProtease
Exfoliating
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Dextrin, Propanediol, Sodium Metaphosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyclodextrin, Protease, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
C13-15 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
ChelatingSodium Citrate
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
ChelatingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Agar
MaskingInulin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Methylpropanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, C13-15 Alkane, Glycerin, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Kaolin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Triheptanoin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Citrate, Carbomer, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Lauryl Glucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Agar, Inulin, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, CI 77742, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Maltodextrin, Methylpropanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenylpropanol
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol 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.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
