Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ISOI Moisture Tonic Essence versus Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist .
Published on February 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.
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.
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.
Price
Ingredient Info
ISOI Moisture Tonic Essence 20 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist 32 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are 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 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
ISOI Moisture Tonic Essence 20 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist 32 ingredients
Benefits
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 3 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Benefits
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.
Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
ISOI Moisture Tonic Essence 20 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist 32 ingredients
Water • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Alcohol • Glycerin • Betaine • Panthenol • Rhus Semialata Gall Extract • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract • Sophora Japonica Bud Extract • Prunella Vulgaris Leaf Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Butylene Glycol • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Citronellol • Geraniol
Water • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate • Squalane • Glycerin • Panthenol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Enteromorpha Compressa Extract • Lysine • Magnesium Chloride • Sodium Chloride • Potassium Chloride • Zinc Chloride • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate • Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Hexylene Glycol • Limonene • Citronellol • Geraniol • Linalool
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterISOI Moisture Tonic Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinISOI Moisture Tonic Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.
Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist contains this as ingredient number 5.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolISOI Moisture Tonic Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.
Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist contains this as ingredient number 6.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolISOI Moisture Tonic Essence contains this as ingredient number 19.
Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist contains this as ingredient number 30.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolISOI Moisture Tonic Essence contains this as ingredient number 20.
Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist contains this as ingredient number 31.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
ISOI Moisture Tonic Essence 20 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist 32 ingredients
Usage
Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.
When to use
ISOI Moisture Tonic Essence 20 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist 32 ingredients
Alternatives
Our Dupe Finder has found 8 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to ISOI Moisture Tonic Essence.
See 8 alternativesWe haven't detected any alternatives for Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist.
