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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nature Republic Mild Green Tea Toner versus Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner .

Published on May 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

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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Toner South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

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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

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (6)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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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Nature Republic Mild Green Tea Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.

2
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Nature Republic Mild Green Tea Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Nature Republic Mild Green Tea Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Nature Republic Mild Green Tea Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.

Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Nature Republic Mild Green Tea Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Nature Republic Mild Green Tea Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.

Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.

7
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Nature Republic Mild Green Tea Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

36% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
35% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Nature Republic Mild Green Tea Toner 28 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating

Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner 20 ingredients

Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner hasn't been rated yet.
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