Nivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide Versus Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Nivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide 15 ingredients
Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner 17 ingredients
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Nivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide 15 ingredients
Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner 17 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingRhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xylitol
HumectantXylitylglucoside
HumectantWater, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ingredient Ratings
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Nivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide 15 ingredients
Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner 17 ingredients
Reviews
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Nivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide 15 ingredients
Has helped with oil control and removing any excess impurities so so much
Makes skin feel clean I recommend using it after a cleanser
Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner 17 ingredients
I expected this toner to work better as Skinsort rates it at a high score, but no.
It should not be applied to dry skin; it burns and increases redness on the face. Moreover, it does not have a moisture barrier or improve skin texture, as the label states.
I once used this toner in the morning with no sunscreen or moisture because I needed a quick facial hydrating after morning cleanser. Show more
I’ve been using this for maybe 3 years now as my everyday toner. Great with or without layering.
Perhaps my first dabble with niacinamide, it slowly evened up and brightened my skin tone. Does a little bit of hydration, moisturising, evening skin tone, brightening. A simple all-rounder for the less risk-taking but there are definitely more effective stuff out there.
It’s very gentle, a slow Show more
