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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner versus Numbuzin No.4 Full-Nutrient Firming Cream .

Published on November 15, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and 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, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Toner South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer 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.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Buy No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner

Starts at $16.10
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Starts at $79.00

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

BHA
PHA
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (4)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterButylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolPanax Ginseng Root ExtractGlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideBetaineButyrospermum Parkii ButterCyclohexasiloxanePolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateMethylpropanediolDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractGlycosyl TrehaloseHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateRaffinoseLecithinPolyquaternium-51Biosaccharide Gum-1Macadamia Integrifolia Seed OilNiacinamide Hydrogenated PolydecenePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateCyclopentasiloxaneDimethiconolBehenyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateCetyl AlcoholHydrogenated PolybutenePolyglycerin-3Pentaerythrityl DistearatePolyglyceryl-10 LaurateHydrolyzed Corn StarchBeta-GlucanSucroseHydroxyacetophenoneElaeis Guineensis OilHydrogenated LecithinFicus Carica Fruit ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractCeramide NPPanthenolFolic AcidCholesterolTromethaminePalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate SeHydrolyzed Ginseng RootCalendula Officinalis Flower OilRetinolEthylhexylglycerinTocopherolAdenosineDisodium EDTASodium HyaluronateParfumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSorbitan IsostearateSodium Stearoyl GlutamateCyanocobalaminHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone

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: 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.

Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Numbuzin No.4 Full-Nutrient Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.

As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.

Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.

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Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Numbuzin No.4 Full-Nutrient Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Numbuzin No.4 Full-Nutrient Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide 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.

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Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Numbuzin No.4 Full-Nutrient Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.

Numbuzin No.4 Full-Nutrient Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 81.

6
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.

Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

Numbuzin No.4 Full-Nutrient Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

7
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract

Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.

Numbuzin No.4 Full-Nutrient Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.

8
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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Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 27.

Numbuzin No.4 Full-Nutrient Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 29.

Numbuzin No.4 Full-Nutrient Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Polyquaternium-51 is a polymer salt. It helps hydrate the skin by creating a film on top. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 31.

Numbuzin No.4 Full-Nutrient Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

11
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.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 32.

Numbuzin No.4 Full-Nutrient Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 80.

12
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Parfum

Numbuzin No.2 Thermal Water 89% Mineral Toner contains this as ingredient number 33.

Numbuzin No.4 Full-Nutrient Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 82.

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64% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
9% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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