L'Oreal Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Face Toner Versus Aiken Ceramide Bright Tone-Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on April 01, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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 parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Face Toner 14 ingredients
Aiken Ceramide Bright Tone-Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 50 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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L'Oreal Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Face Toner 14 ingredients
Aiken Ceramide Bright Tone-Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 50 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientHeptanol
Perfuming
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingIsohexadecane
EmollientHydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Mannitol
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Ceteareth-25
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Silica, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl Methicone, Arachidyl Alcohol, Heptanol, Behenyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arachidyl Glucoside, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Oleate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Citric Acid, Mannitol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Diatomaceous Earth, Ceteareth-25, Glycerin, Zinc Sulfate, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Eos, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.
As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.
Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.
Learn more about PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 HyaluronateWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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