ma:nyo Our Vegan Heartleaf Cica Toner Versus MediCube Exosome Cica Toner
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ma:nyo Our Vegan Heartleaf Cica Toner 19 ingredients
MediCube Exosome Cica Toner 36 ingredients
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ma:nyo Our Vegan Heartleaf Cica Toner 19 ingredients
MediCube Exosome Cica Toner 36 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingArginine
Masking
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexylene Glycol, Allantoin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Malt Extract, Arginine, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantGlycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
EmollientEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMelaleuca Cajaputi Extract
Tonic
Centella Asiatica Leaf
Skin Conditioning
Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningVegetable Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Madecassoside, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Ectoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf, Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract, Vegetable Amino Acids, Saccharide Isomerate, Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinHouttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.
The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.
Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.
Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.
Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.
The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.
Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata ExtractDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium 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 EDTACentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractIngredient Ratings
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ma:nyo Our Vegan Heartleaf Cica Toner 19 ingredients
MediCube Exosome Cica Toner 36 ingredients
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ma:nyo Our Vegan Heartleaf Cica Toner 19 ingredients
For my oily but very sensitive skin, this felt like putting plain water on. I didn't feel any effects of soothing or hydration, not even when using it for DIY sheetmasking.
I would give it 0 stars. Broke meowt 😾
