Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence Versus Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Toner
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and 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 common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence 23 ingredients
Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Toner 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence 23 ingredients
Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Toner 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Artemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Alcohol, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Glycerin, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-32
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, PEG-32, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Allantoin, Panthenol, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Madecassoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideAlcohol 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 AlcoholBambusa Vulgaris Extract comes from bamboo plant. Bamboo extract is skin conditioning and soothing.
Bamboo extract has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution. The antioxidant property of bamboo also makes it great at healing wounds.
Bamboos are rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and copper.
A recent study found bamboo extract might interrupt the process of hyperpigmentation.
Learn more about Bambusa Vulgaris ExtractButylene 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 Glycol1,2-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
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.
Lemons contains antioxidants, which may help with anti-aging. They are also rich in citric acid, an AHA.
And of course, lemons are rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with skin-brightening and increasing collagen production.
The acidity of lemons may work as an astringent for acne.
However, lemons can also cause skin sensitivity due to its limonene content. It can also increase photosensitivity, or sensitivity to the sun.
This ingredient is also used to add a lemon scent to products.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Fruit ExtractSodium 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 HyaluronateDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence 23 ingredients
Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Toner 20 ingredients
