Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on March 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, hyaluronic acid and PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner 33 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner 22 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner 33 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner 22 ingredients
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Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner 33 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner 22 ingredients
1,2-Hexanediol • Methylpropanediol • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Sorbitol • Xylitol • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Morinda Citrifolia Extract • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Butylene Glycol • Madecassoside • Centella Asiatica Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Gluconolactone • Water • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Betaine Salicylate • Polyquaternium-51 • Disodium EDTA • Parfum
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Glycerin • Hyaluronic Acid • Gluconolactone • Polyglutamic Acid • Betaine Salicylate • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Lactobacillus/Watermelon Fruit Ferment Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract • Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract • Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract • Sorbitan Oleate • Levulinic Acid • Sodium Levulinate • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinNumbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidNumbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractNumbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractNumbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Learn more about GluconolactoneNumbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 26.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Betaine Salicylate is a salicylic acid alternative. It is created with betaine and salicylic acid.
Betain Salicylate is a keralytic ingredient. This means it breaks down the top layer of skin. Due to its similarity to salicylic acid, it can be considered a BHA alternative.
This ingredient is most effective at a pH range of 3.8-4.2.
Learn more about Betaine SalicylateNumbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 30.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumNumbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 33.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner 33 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner 22 ingredients
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Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner 33 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner 22 ingredients
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Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner 33 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner 22 ingredients
glasscasita
I don't understand this product.
After doing skincare for over a decade, I've tried hundreds of products (yes, my wallet isn't happy). This product...
I don't understand this product.
After doing skincare for over a decade, I've tried hundreds of products (yes, my wallet isn't happy). This product was one of the worst out of these hundreds. Most products I've tried are alright. This one was truly not good. It has a strong scent, didn't absorb, and just didn't do anything positive for my skin at all. I gave it 2 weeks and stopped when I started breaking out. I truly cannot understand why people love this toner so much.
emmagracesan24
Irritation and Breakouts
First and foremost I use BHA and AHA literally every other day with no irritation (so I'm not purging or sensitive) and...
Irritation and Breakouts
First and foremost I use BHA and AHA literally every other day with no irritation (so I'm not purging or sensitive) and this products gave me little forehead breakouts and a burning sensation on my skin. I have experienced purging before from multiple different products and this was purely irritation breakouts. Fragrance was the last ingredient so I thought I was fine, but I'm willing to bet the fragrance made my reaction to this product worse.
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