innisfree Volcanic PHA Pore Refining Toner Versus By WishTrend Mandelic Acid Gentle Exfoliating Toner
This pore-care toner is formulated around Gluconolactone to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture.
This smoothing toner is formulated around Mandelic Acid and Panthenol to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalcium Chloride
AstringentSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingVolcanic Ash
Abrasive
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingArginine
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Natto Gum
Water, Mandelic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Dimethyl Sulfone, Beta-Glucan, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Citrate, Arginine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Natto Gum
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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.
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
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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!
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