Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid versus Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner .
Last updated on March 06, 2024. Published on July 28, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid 21 ingredients
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner 36 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid 21 ingredients
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid 21 ingredients
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner 36 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Salicylic Acid • Castanea Crenata Shell Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycerin • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Allantoin
Allium Cepa Bulb Extract • Propanediol • Glycerin • Methylpropanediol • Niacinamide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Butylene Glycol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • Adenosine • Disodium EDTA • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Tromethamine • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycereth-26 • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Betaine • Allantoin • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Panthenol • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Sodium Heparin • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tranexamic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 2.
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolIsntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 3.
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 4.
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinIsntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 8.
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.
This ingredient is a a skin conditioning ingredient and helps moisturize the skin.
It is also naturally found in fruits such as apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 9.
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 10.
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseIsntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 12.
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIsntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 13.
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIsntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 14.
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
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,
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidIsntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 16.
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 19.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidIsntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 17.
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateIsntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 18.
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateIsntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 19.
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinIsntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 21.
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 26.
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Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid 21 ingredients
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner 36 ingredients
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Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid 21 ingredients
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner 36 ingredients
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Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid 21 ingredients
HG! This is my favorite chemical exfoliant I have ever used! I will use this forever!
It's a watery toner but the next morning my face looks so nice and feels so smooth. It has helped with acne and doesn't sting if using on healthy...
HG! This is my favorite chemical exfoliant I have ever used! I will use this forever!
It's a watery toner but the next morning my face looks so nice and feels so smooth. It has helped with acne and doesn't sting if using on healthy skin. It also doesn't dry out my skin if I leave it on for a while before putting other products on.
GREAT exfoliator for ppl with sensitive skin. so gentle and is very effective. its so much better than paula's choice for me, so much more gentle highly recc!!!
GREAT exfoliator for ppl with sensitive skin. so gentle and is very effective. its so much better than paula's choice for me, so much more gentle highly recc!!!
Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner 36 ingredients
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