Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner Versus VT Cosmetics TX-Toning Toner
Updated on October 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner 43 ingredients
VT Cosmetics TX-Toning Toner 27 ingredients
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Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner 43 ingredients
VT Cosmetics TX-Toning Toner 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventInulin
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lysine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
MaskingThreonine
Serine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantProline
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingValine
MaskingMethionine
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingCysteine
Antioxidant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Inulin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Saccharide Isomerate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Trehalose, Glycerin, Sodium Polyglutamate, 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
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Erythritol
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlutathione
Glycyrrhizic Acid
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Papain
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentWater, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tranexamic Acid, Erythritol, Carbomer, Trehalose, Adenosine, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Glutathione, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane, Papain, Madecassoside, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Maltodextrin
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 WaterNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideAllantoin 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 AllantoinTrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseGlycerin 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 GlycerinArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about Arginine1,2-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
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Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner 43 ingredients
VT Cosmetics TX-Toning Toner 27 ingredients
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Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Toner 43 ingredients
Made my skin more smooth and even more hydrated which I didn’t expect so yeah great product
VT Cosmetics TX-Toning Toner 27 ingredients
Part of VT’s Hyperpigmentation line. No negative things to say, lightweight toner!
