MediCube Age-R Glutathione Glow Toner Versus MediCube PDRN Pink Niacinamide Milky Toner
Updated on April 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and peptides
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
MediCube Age-R Glutathione Glow Toner 46 ingredients
MediCube PDRN Pink Niacinamide Milky Toner 81 ingredients
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MediCube Age-R Glutathione Glow Toner 46 ingredients
MediCube PDRN Pink Niacinamide Milky Toner 81 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarum Petroselinum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicLimonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Parfum, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Carum Petroselinum Extract, Glutathione, Sodium Gluconate, Adenosine, Cellulose Gum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Gluconolactone, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Linalool, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Limonene, Alpha-Arbutin, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Thioctic Acid, Biotin, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-3, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Hexapeptide-9
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSucrose Stearate
EmollientXylitol
HumectantBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Milk Protein Extract
Lycopodium Clavatum Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentPhragmites Communis Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantTabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Folic Acid
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, C12-14 Alketh-12, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trehalose, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Cyanocobalamin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Butylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, Sorbitol, Panthenol, Propanediol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Sucrose Stearate, Xylitol, Beta-Carotene, Sodium Dna, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Milk Protein Extract, Lycopodium Clavatum Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Phragmites Communis Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Acetyl Glutamine, Asiatic Acid, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Folic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Oligopeptide-3, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11
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
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 NiacinamideEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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