P.Calm Light Active Toner Versus Mary & May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
P.Calm Light Active Toner 52 ingredients
Mary & May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence 22 ingredients
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P.Calm Light Active Toner 52 ingredients
Mary & May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingFructooligosaccharides
HumectantPhytic Acid
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientGlucose
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Succinate
BufferingAllium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Cysteic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, C12-14 Alketh-12, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Fructooligosaccharides, Phytic Acid, Bioflavonoids, Glycoproteins, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Glucose, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Succinate, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Glutathione, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Cysteic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Caerulea Flower Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Cyanocobalamin, Ceramide NP, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
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 WaterMethylpropanediol 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.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolWe don't have a description for Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) yet.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
This oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilGlycerin 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 GlycerinButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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P.Calm Light Active Toner 52 ingredients
Mary & May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence 22 ingredients
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P.Calm Light Active Toner 52 ingredients
Mary & May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence 22 ingredients
Has a great texture and is fun to mix! A nice alternative to the kombucha essence. Leaves skin feeling hydrated
I love it when the weather is cold and the skin needs hydration. Leave the skin so soft and non sticky. I have combinational skin.
