MEDI-PEEL Derma Maison Hyalcica Moisture Toner Versus Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic
Updated on August 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
MEDI-PEEL Derma Maison Hyalcica Moisture Toner 57 ingredients
Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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MEDI-PEEL Derma Maison Hyalcica Moisture Toner 57 ingredients
Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phlox Drummondii Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBourbon Extract
AstringentRoe Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Phenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingOrnithine
Skin ConditioningTaurine
BufferingAspartic Acid
Masking
Alanine
MaskingMethionine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Carbomer, Betaine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, C12-14 Pareth-12, Allantoin, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Phlox Drummondii Seed Extract, Benzyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Bourbon Extract, Roe Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Lecithin, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Valine, Ornithine, Taurine, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Methionine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Histidine, Blue 1 Lake, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCyclodextrin
AbsorbentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Buteth-3
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberTributyl Citrate
SolventPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Salicylic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cyclodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pullulan, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Buteth-3, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Tributyl Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Citric 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:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-261,2-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
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.
Disodium 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 EDTAPropanediol 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 PropanediolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium 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.
It 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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinIngredient Ratings
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MEDI-PEEL Derma Maison Hyalcica Moisture Toner 57 ingredients
Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic 30 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
MEDI-PEEL Derma Maison Hyalcica Moisture Toner 57 ingredients
Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic 30 ingredients
If i could give it a 10/5 i would
If you have sensetive skin this is HEAVEN for you
Non irritating!!!
Encapsulated SA
pH 5.5 which is INSANE for a bha toner
I would never say a bha toner is good enough for the barrier for daily use but holy this is gentle enough for daily use (i won’t i alternate nights between this and adapalene) and my skin has NEVER looked better
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This is a BHA toner with a 5.5ph. Hard to find a formulation like that anywhere else. This makes it easier on people like me who have dry skin
