iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream Versus Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream versus Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner .

Last updated on November 03, 2023. Published on September 05, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream

Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner

General Moisturizer South Korean Brand

Toner South Korean Brand

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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

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iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream 31 ingredients

Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner 15 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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iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream 31 ingredients

Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner 15 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (3)

Redness Reducing (5)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

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Ingredients Compared

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

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream 31 ingredients

Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner 15 ingredients

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water • Butylene Glycol • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water • Water • 1,2-Hexanediol • Niacinamide • Methyl Trimethicone • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Arginine • Caprylyl Glycol • Dimethicone • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Centella Asiatica Extract • Allantoin • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Medicago Sativa Extract • Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract • Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract • Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract • Brassica Campestris Extract • Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract • Aspalathus Linearis Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract • Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Butylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Glycerin • Propanediol • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate • Verbena Officinalis Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Betaine • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Adenosine

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Ingredients Explained

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Butylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Niacinamide

What it does: Smoothing

Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.

Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.

Tea tree extract is fragrant and contains volatiles such as linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.

Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.

Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

Adenosine

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. This bergamot is native to Italy.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.

However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.

Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream 31 ingredients

Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner 15 ingredients

45% are loved or liked

19% have mixed ratings

16% are disliked or very disliked

19% have no rating yet

47% are loved or liked

27% have mixed ratings

20% are disliked or very disliked

7% have no rating yet

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iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream 31 ingredients

Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner 15 ingredients

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Reviews

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iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream 31 ingredients

3.4 /5

from 22 ratings

No Scent (4) Absorbs Well (4) Light (3) Great Value (3) Works Well (2) Heavy (1)

Pronicio

2 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

I find it's a pretty good moisturizer for very oily skin and leaves the skin quite fresh and reduces redness and irritation quite well. I would...

I find it's a pretty good moisturizer for very oily skin and leaves the skin quite fresh and reduces redness and irritation quite well. I would personally only use it in the morning before a sunscreen, but not at night, as it's not sufficiently moisturizing for my combination skin.

iUNIK

Centella Calming Gel Cream

leigh

5 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

Not for combo skin
Disclaimer: I have combo skin that tends to be dry in my cheeks and oily everywhere else. I also have eczema on my cheeks.
This...

Not for combo skin
Disclaimer: I have combo skin that tends to be dry in my cheeks and oily everywhere else. I also have eczema on my cheeks.
This moisturizer absorbs really nicely. I love how it doesn't feel like there's anything on my skin and how it doesn't leave my skin sticky. It's a nice moisturizer. However, for me it makes my nose/ cheek area feel a little tight. Overall I like it and will finish it but I don't think I'll repurchase. I found that even putting two layers of this on my skin it still isn't enough moisture for my combo skin. It works well for my oll forehead but not enough for my dry checks. I wouldn't repurchase since i want to find something that'll work for my whole face.

iUNIK

Centella Calming Gel Cream