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Oxecure Blackhead Clearing BHA PHA Toner Versus Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner

Exfoliator
Toner
Thai Brand Thailand
American Brand United States

Updated on July 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 3 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

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.

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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.

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When to use

61 Routines
46% use in am
54% use in pm
89% use every day
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308 Routines
53% use in am
47% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Oxecure Blackhead Clearing BHA PHA Toner 22 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Drying (1) Great Value (1) Works Well (1)
cristahernandez's avatar

Crista Hernandez

3 months ago
Review

this is my holy grail, im using it about a year or 2. tried removing on my routine and hell yeah my blackhead and textured skin was back. this really makes my skin smooth, don't lose hope in 1st bottle. it is oily and sticky at first yet this really has a good result, good for oily and sensitive skin. this doesn't give me breakout. make sure to use hydrating moisturizer. use at least thrice a week Show more

#great value
#drying
#works well

Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner 12 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Hydrating (1)
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Philip

9 months ago
Review

This product doesn’t reduce my redness at all. I still use it because it leaves my skin feeling hydrated and it’s not irritating. It only becomes irritating if I apply it after I shave, which is normal.

#expensive
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent