Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad versus Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad .
Last updated on December 19, 2023. Published on November 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 24 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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Ingredient Info
Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad 56 ingredients
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad 37 ingredients
Alcohol Free
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Silicon Free
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Fragrance Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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EU Allergen Free
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Alcohol Free
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Silicon Free
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
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Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad 56 ingredients
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad 37 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad 56 ingredients
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad 37 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water • Lactobacillus • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water • Centella Asiatica Extract • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Madecassoside • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Cynanchum Atratum Extract • Glucose • Pentylene Glycol • Panthenol • 4-Terpineol • Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract • Asiaticoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Fructooligosaccharides • Sodium Citrate • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Allantoin • Tromethamine • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Gluconolactone • Camellia Japonica Flower Extract • Borago Officinalis Extract • Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Salvia Sclarea Extract • Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract • Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract • Diglycerin • Fructose • Propanediol • Acetyl Glucosamine • Hydroxyacetophenone • Tocopherol • Maltodextrin • Dipropylene Glycol • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Althaea Rosea Flower Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Cutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate • Caffeine • Xanthan Gum • Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice • Disodium EDTA
Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Gluconolactone • Panthenol • Allantoin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Madecassoside • Asiatic Acid • Madecassic Acid • Asiaticoside • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • Althaea Rosea Flower Extract • Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract • Swertia Japonica Extract • Lactobacillus Ferment • Glycerin • Hydroxyacetophenone • Pantolactone • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Pvm/Ma Copolymer • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • Sucrose Stearate • Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Cholesterol • Arginine • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 1.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 2.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 19.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 3.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 3.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 4.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 35.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 8.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 8.
Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 10.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 11.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 7.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 16.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 5.
Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 19.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 12.
Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 20.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 11.
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 21.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 22.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 34.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 25.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 22.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 26.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Capryloyl Salicylic Acid.
Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 28.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 13.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 29.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 29.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
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 helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
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.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 30.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 34.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 37.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 42.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 20.
Dipropylene 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 GlycolMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 45.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 2.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 48.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 33.
We don't have a description for Althaea Rosea Flower Extract.
Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 50.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 15.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 51.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 EDTAMediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Pad contains this as ingredient number 56.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 36.
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Jasmine_629
I love this product it has really helped with my redness and skin texture. I don't use this daily but it is my hands down favourite toner yet.
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