La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner Versus Beautycounter Countercontrol Instant Matte Toner
This acne toner is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.
This oil-control toner is formulated around Lactic Acid to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Menthol
Masking
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Salicylic Acid, Water, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Capryloyl Glycine, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Menthol, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Butylene Glycol, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningGaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Betaine, Panthenol, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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