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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Laneige Cream Skin Refiner versus Essano Oil Control Niacinamide Toner .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on June 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

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Facial Treatment South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner Australian Brand Australia

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Toner

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.

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

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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.

Laneige Cream Skin Refiner contains this as ingredient number 11.

Essano Oil Control Niacinamide Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

33% are loved or liked
40% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Laneige Cream Skin Refiner 15 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 7 reviews
NailahIrwandi_845's Avatar'
Sep 26, 2023

Hydrating and glowing

Hydrating and glowing

fahanx's Avatar'
Jan 2, 2024

I loved this toner, it gave me glass skin for the first time in my life!! So hydrating. The only downside is that it isn’t cruelty free.

I loved this toner, it gave me glass skin for the first time in my life!! So hydrating. The only downside is that it isn’t cruelty free.

Hydrating
Absorbs Well
Works Well
sacante's Avatar'
Mar 10, 2024

got a cystic pimple right on my nose in the matter of hours!!! Would not recommend for acne prone folks

got a cystic pimple right on my nose in the matter of hours!!! Would not recommend for acne prone folks

Essano Oil Control Niacinamide Toner 8 ingredients

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