Isntree Aloe Soothing Toner Versus Celimax The Real Sedum Aqua Boosting Essence

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Isntree Aloe Soothing Toner versus Celimax The Real Sedum Aqua Boosting Essence .

Last updated on November 06, 2023. Published on February 05, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . 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, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

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

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Isntree Aloe Soothing Toner

Celimax The Real Sedum Aqua Boosting Essence

Toner South Korean Brand

Essence South Korean Brand

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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Ingredient Info

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Isntree Aloe Soothing Toner 22 ingredients

Celimax The Real Sedum Aqua Boosting Essence 25 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Isntree Aloe Soothing Toner 22 ingredients

Celimax The Real Sedum Aqua Boosting Essence 25 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing (7)

Reduces Irritation (8)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Brightening

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Isntree Aloe Soothing Toner 22 ingredients

Celimax The Real Sedum Aqua Boosting Essence 25 ingredients

Sedum Sarmentosum Extract 65.33% • Butylene Glycol • Water • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glycerin • Glycereth-26 • Polyglutamic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Ceramide NP • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Glucose • Phospholipids • Diethoxyethyl Succinate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Hydrogenated Lecithin • C12-13 Pareth-9 • Disodium EDTA • Chlorphenesin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Isntree Aloe Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Celimax The Real Sedum Aqua Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.

Polyglutamic Acid

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Polyglutamic Acid is made up many glutamic acids chained together. It is created from bacterial fermentation.

Polyglutamic Acid is an effective skin hydrator and may help speed up wound healing. As a humectant, it draws and holds water to the skin. This ingredient is often compared to hyaluronic acid or glycerin. Similarly to hyaluronic acid, it can vary in molecular weights. This means polyglutamic acid is capable of bringing hydration to lower levels of the skin.

Polyglutamic Acid is found in the Japanese food, natto. It is also being used in cancer treatment studies.

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Isntree Aloe Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.

Celimax The Real Sedum Aqua Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.

Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.

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Isntree Aloe Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.

Celimax The Real Sedum Aqua Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

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Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Isntree Aloe Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.