Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist Glycolic Acid 08% Exfoliating Liquid versus Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner .
Last updated on July 17, 2023. Published on November 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots 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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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Minimalist Glycolic Acid 08% Exfoliating Liquid 10 ingredients
Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner 43 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Minimalist Glycolic Acid 08% Exfoliating Liquid 10 ingredients
Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner 43 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Minimalist Glycolic Acid 08% Exfoliating Liquid 10 ingredients
Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner 43 ingredients
Water • Gluconolactone • Niacinamide • Butylene Glycol • Methylpropanediol • Inulin • Lactococcus Ferment Lysate • Saccharide Isomerate • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Salicylic Acid • Allantoin • Trehalose • Glycerin • Polyglutamic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Panthenol • Lysine • Histidine • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Threonine • Serine • Glutamic Acid • Proline • Glycine • Alanine • Valine • Methionine • Isoleucine • Leucine • Tyrosine • Phenylalanine • Cysteine • Ethoxydiglycol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Minimalist Glycolic Acid 08% Exfoliating Liquid contains this as ingredient number 6.
Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner contains this as ingredient number 39.
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 HyaluronateMinimalist Glycolic Acid 08% Exfoliating Liquid contains this as ingredient number 7.
Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ethoxydiglycol is a synthetic solvent.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Ethoxydiglycol also helps deliver other key ingredients into the skin.
Learn more about EthoxydiglycolMinimalist Glycolic Acid 08% Exfoliating Liquid contains this as ingredient number 8.
Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner contains this as ingredient number 37.
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.
Minimalist Glycolic Acid 08% Exfoliating Liquid contains this as ingredient number 9.
Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner contains this as ingredient number 40.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
Minimalist Glycolic Acid 08% Exfoliating Liquid contains this as ingredient number 10.
Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner contains this as ingredient number 38.
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Minimalist Glycolic Acid 08% Exfoliating Liquid 10 ingredients
Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner 43 ingredients
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