Medik8 Daily Refresh Balancing Toner Versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Toner
Updated on February 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Medik8 Daily Refresh Balancing Toner 18 ingredients
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Toner 15 ingredients
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Medik8 Daily Refresh Balancing Toner 18 ingredients
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Toner 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Inulin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Water
MaskingHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Pantolactone
HumectantGlutathione
Water, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xylitylglucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Pantolactone, Glutathione
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 WaterPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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.
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