Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olehenriksen Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner versus Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 .
Published on February 25, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
Olehenriksen Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner 22 ingredients
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 14 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Olehenriksen Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner 22 ingredients
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 14 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Olehenriksen Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner 22 ingredients
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 14 ingredients
Water • Glycolic Acid • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Lactic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Polysorbate 20 • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Phytic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Santalum Album Extract • Benzoic Acid • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Tocopherol • Citral • Limonene • Linalool
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.
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!
Learn more about WaterOlehenriksen Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water is made used distilled parts of the witch hazel plant. The witch hazel plant is native to eastern North America.
The name 'Hamamelis Virginiana Water' refers to the distillation while the name 'Witch Hazel' is used when it is an active drug ingredient. Unless it is specified to be non-alcohol, many types of witch hazel are distilled in denatured alcohol.
Witch Hazel water is an astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial ingredient. The tannin in witch hazel has a drying effect when used on skin and constricts proteins. This helps minimize the look of large pores. The tannins present and the fragrance may be sensitizing. The catechins in witch hazel have anti-inflammatory properties while the gallic acid is antibacterial.
Indigenous groups have used witch hazel to help treat inflammation, which was then used by early settlers to North America.
Learn more about Hamamelis Virginiana WaterOlehenriksen Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideOlehenriksen Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Olehenriksen Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 GlycerinOlehenriksen Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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Olehenriksen Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner 22 ingredients
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 14 ingredients
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Olehenriksen Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner 22 ingredients
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 14 ingredients
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Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 14 ingredients
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