MediCube Zero Pore Toner Versus Needly Daily Toner
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMenthyl Lactate
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Xylitol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, C12-14 Alketh-12, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Menthyl Lactate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Allantoin, Betaine Salicylate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water
MaskingGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Betaine, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water, Glyceryl Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Methylpropanediol, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Glucose, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Butylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGluconolactone 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 GluconolactoneMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.
Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrance and helps give your product a scent. If you are sensitive to irritating fragrances, this one contains camphor. Camphor has been found to irritate skin.
This oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As an antioxidant, it may protect you skin against damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
