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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NeoStrata Restore PHA Facial Cleanser versus Indy Beauty Therese Lindgren Peace Out Calming Toner .

Last updated on February 12, 2024. Published on March 01, 2024

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or silicones

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Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Toner Swedish Brand Sweden

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

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

PHA

Benefits

Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging

Concerns

Drying (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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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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NeoStrata Restore PHA Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Indy Beauty Therese Lindgren Peace Out Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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NeoStrata Restore PHA Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.

Indy Beauty Therese Lindgren Peace Out Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

NeoStrata Restore PHA Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.

Indy Beauty Therese Lindgren Peace Out Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

24% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
43% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

Usage

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