Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner Versus Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner
Updated on August 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both toners. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner 15 ingredients
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner 15 ingredients
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner 15 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pantolactone
Humectant
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Methylparaben
Preservative
2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAWater. 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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Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner 15 ingredients
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner 15 ingredients
