Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX Versus SOQU Aloe Vera 99% Soothing Gel
Updated on March 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX 34 ingredients
SOQU Aloe Vera 99% Soothing Gel 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX 34 ingredients
SOQU Aloe Vera 99% Soothing Gel 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialPlantago Major Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Michelia Alba Leaf Oil
Masking
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Kalanchoe Spathulata Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract
AntimicrobialPeucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Magnolia Glauca Flower Water
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Plantago Major Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, Tranexamic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Triethanolamine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Michelia Alba Leaf Oil, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Kalanchoe Spathulata Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carnosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Arbutin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Magnolia Glauca Flower Water, Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantHordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Water, Sea Water, Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root 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 HyaluronateWater. 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!
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Naruko Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Toner EX 34 ingredients
SOQU Aloe Vera 99% Soothing Gel 17 ingredients
