Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner Versus Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic
Overview
What they are
These products are both toners. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner 15 ingredients
Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner 15 ingredients
Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic 16 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Juice
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Kaolin
Abrasive
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner 15 ingredients
Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic 16 ingredients
