Mizon Vita Lemon Sparkling Toner Versus Murad Clarifying Toner
Updated on August 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free toners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mizon Vita Lemon Sparkling Toner 32 ingredients
Murad Clarifying Toner 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Mizon Vita Lemon Sparkling Toner 32 ingredients
Murad Clarifying Toner 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caviar Water
Skin ConditioningCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningConvallaria Majalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Liliflora Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Citrus Medica Peel Oil
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Panthenol, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caviar Water, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Coptis Japonica Extract, Allantoin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Beta-Glucan, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Hedera Helix Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Convallaria Majalis Extract, Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Menthol
Masking
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Menthol, Menthoxypropanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Citral, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, CI 42090, CI 60730
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholAllantoin 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 AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolWater. 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 WaterWe don't have a description for Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract yet.
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Mizon Vita Lemon Sparkling Toner 32 ingredients
Murad Clarifying Toner 25 ingredients
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