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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Murad Essential-C Toner versus Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Toner .

Published on July 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Toner American Brand United States
Toner French Brand France

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.

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine 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.

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Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.

Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.

3
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 34.

Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 38.

Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.

5
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Murad Essential-C Toner contains this as ingredient number 39.

Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Toner contains this as ingredient number 23.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

38% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Murad Essential-C Toner 45 ingredients

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Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Toner 23 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 3 ratings
Drying (1) Irritating (1)
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KatrinaBedford

1 month ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Reduces spots but at what cost!! Makes me red and irritated

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