Mary & May Vegan Cica Tea Tree AHA PHA Toner Versus APRILSKIN Real Carrotene Blemish Clear Vita Pad
Updated on July 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Mary & May Vegan Cica Tea Tree AHA PHA Toner 25 ingredients
APRILSKIN Real Carrotene Blemish Clear Vita Pad 49 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Mary & May Vegan Cica Tea Tree AHA PHA Toner 25 ingredients
APRILSKIN Real Carrotene Blemish Clear Vita Pad 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingXylitylglucoside
HumectantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Xylitol
HumectantGlucose
HumectantPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Annua Extract
MaskingWater, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Xylitylglucoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Xylitol, Glucose, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingGaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Water
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingDisodium EDTA
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningIndigofera Tinctoria Extract
MaskingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingHemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Tromethamine, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adenosine, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Indigofera Tinctoria Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Biotin, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Thiamine Hcl, Riboflavin, Linoleic Acid, Beta-Carotene
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 WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolButylene 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.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-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
Propanediol 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 PropanediolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactonePinus Densiflora Leaf Extract is an antioxidant.
Ingredient Ratings
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Mary & May Vegan Cica Tea Tree AHA PHA Toner 25 ingredients
APRILSKIN Real Carrotene Blemish Clear Vita Pad 49 ingredients
Reviews
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Mary & May Vegan Cica Tea Tree AHA PHA Toner 25 ingredients
Helped with all of my skin issues (dryness, acne, dark spots, uneven tone, and more)
Good for Oily Skin
I am usually oily in the T-Zone area. Before using this product, I always found my face oily every morning when I wake up. But when I started using this, the oiliness on my face lessened. I love this product.
APRILSKIN Real Carrotene Blemish Clear Vita Pad 49 ingredients
I’ve been using this product for maybe two or three weeks now and I’ve been loving it. It’s not a miracle worker but I use it at night only. I sometimes realize that it calms down my redness. I feel like sometimes my closed commodores look smaller the next day but it does come back, maybe because I haven’t found my skincare routine yet.
Doesn't work. Made acne worse
