MediCube Age-R Glutathione Glow Toner Versus The Purest Solutions Exfoliating And Clarifying Toner Glycolic Acid %5 AHA+BHA
This brightening toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Glutathione to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Panthenol to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
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
Emulsifying
Hibiscus 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 Conditioning
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Astringent
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicLimonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Thioctic 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 ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingCoceth-7
EmulsifyingInulin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Fructose
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Gluconic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycolic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Coceth-7, Inulin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Triethanolamine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Fructose, Tetrasodium EDTA, Copper Gluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Malic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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