MAAPILIM Balancing Toner Versus GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner
Updated on September 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both toners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
MAAPILIM Balancing Toner 22 ingredients
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner 28 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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MAAPILIM Balancing Toner 22 ingredients
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water
AstringentPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Juice Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Origanum Majorana Herb Oil
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCoriandrum Sativum Seed Oil
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water, Polysorbate 20, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic Acid, Allantoin, Punica Granatum Juice Extract, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Origanum Majorana Herb Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Eugenol, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
SolventMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Pyruvic Acid
MaskingCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Powder
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Algae Extract
Emollient
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Nylon-12
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Mandelic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Pyruvic Acid, Charcoal Powder, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Powder, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Algae Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Nylon-12, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Mentha Piperita Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77499
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 WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePhenoxyethanol 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.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidSodium 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 HydroxideSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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MAAPILIM Balancing Toner 22 ingredients
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner 28 ingredients
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MAAPILIM Balancing Toner 22 ingredients
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner 28 ingredients
Keeps my skin clear, smooth and bright
