Muji Light Toning Water Versus Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe toners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Muji Light Toning Water 15 ingredients
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types 12 ingredients
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About this product
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Muji Light Toning Water 15 ingredients
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types 12 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-32
HumectantGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
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.
We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate yet.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAAllantoin 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 AllantoinIngredient Ratings
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Muji Light Toning Water 15 ingredients
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Muji Light Toning Water 15 ingredients
No frills, yet very refreshing. Great for sensitive skin and is hydrating.
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types 12 ingredients
Irritated my skin & acne. For reference, I have rather sensitive dry skin, along with fungal acne ( perioral dermatitis).
Very cheap though so I cannot complain too much about having to discontinue use. Not sure what is the culprit (edit: I figured out witch hazel irritates my skin! I researched more and a lot of other people with fungal acne have similar issues with witch hazel. I’m not sure Show more
I have used this toner for years, mainly because it’s so cheap. It does make my face feel pretty nice and refreshed, but I’m honestly not sure what it does. Using it or not doesn’t have the biggest effect on my skin, I just personally like using a toner, so it’s nice having it in my routine.
