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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence versus Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner .

Published on June 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Essence French Brand France
Exfoliator Malaysian Brand Malaysia

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.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
PHA
Niacinamide
Ceramides (5)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (8)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
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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L'Oreal Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

L'Oreal Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid.

L'Oreal Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.

Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

L'Oreal Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.

Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

39% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
62% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
10% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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