Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner Versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on March 15, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free 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, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

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

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Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner

Toner American Brand United States

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.

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Ingredient Info

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Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner 20 ingredients

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

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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Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner 20 ingredients

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner 20 ingredients

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water • Pentylene Glycol • Polysorbate 20 • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Citric Acid • Propylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Benzoic Acid • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Sulfate • CI 60730

Water • Glycerin • Glycereth-26 • Squalane • Sorbitan Oleate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Honey • Saccharomyces/Honey Ferment Filtrate • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Beta-Glucan • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Propolis Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tetrasodium EDTA • Chlorphenesin • Benzoic Acid • Sorbic Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Chlorphenesin

What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 26.

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

Benzoic Acid

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.

The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.

In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.

The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.

Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.

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Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 27.

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

Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner 20 ingredients

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

20% are loved or liked

5% have mixed ratings

70% are disliked or very disliked

5% have no rating yet

41% are loved or liked

11% have mixed ratings

44% are disliked or very disliked

4% have no rating yet

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Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner 20 ingredients

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner 27 ingredients

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screamadelica

7 months ago · Normal Skin

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good ‘milky toner’
this toner has that ‘milky’ look and feel similar to a lot of Korean toners like the Tonymoly Ceramide one (and probably the I’m...

good ‘milky toner’
this toner has that ‘milky’ look and feel similar to a lot of Korean toners like the Tonymoly Ceramide one (and probably the I’m From rice toner, which i haven’t tried). this is not the most hydrating toner ever, but it does what a simple toner should do, which is to prep the skin. it’s also priced well compared to most other toners at sephora and ulta.