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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner versus Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful™ Cica Boosting Toner .

Last updated on December 06, 2023. Published on April 27, 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 PHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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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.

Price

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Buy Real Ferment Micro Toner

Starts at $17.67
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Starts at $22.99

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

AHA
BHA
PHA
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Brightening
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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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Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful™ Cica Boosting Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.

Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful™ Cica Boosting Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
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.

Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful™ Cica Boosting Toner contains this as ingredient number 27.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.

Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful™ Cica Boosting Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.

When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.

Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.

PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.

In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.

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Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful™ Cica Boosting Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Capryloyl Salicylic Acid.

Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 23.

Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful™ Cica Boosting Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.

7
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.

Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.

Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful™ Cica Boosting Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.

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

68% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
7% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner 28 ingredients

4.0 /5
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Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful™ Cica Boosting Toner 27 ingredients

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