Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pixi Beauty Milky Tonic Soothing Toner versus Thayers Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula .
Published on November 15, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and 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 and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and 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
Pixi Beauty Milky Tonic Soothing Toner 36 ingredients
Thayers Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula 11 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Pixi Beauty Milky Tonic Soothing Toner 36 ingredients
Thayers Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula 11 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pixi Beauty Milky Tonic Soothing Toner 36 ingredients
Thayers Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula 11 ingredients
Water • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium PCA • Avena Strigosa Seed Extract • Hydrolyzed Barley Protein • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Euterpe Oleracea Sterols • Linoleic Acid • Oleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract • Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower Extract • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Phospholipids • Lecithin • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Citrate • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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 WaterPixi Beauty Milky Tonic Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Thayers Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinPixi Beauty Milky Tonic Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Thayers Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Pixi Beauty Milky Tonic Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 28.
Thayers Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula contains this as ingredient number 6.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPixi Beauty Milky Tonic Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 31.
Thayers Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Pixi Beauty Milky Tonic Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 36.
Thayers Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula contains this as ingredient number 11.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Pixi Beauty Milky Tonic Soothing Toner 36 ingredients
Thayers Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula 11 ingredients
Usage
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Pixi Beauty Milky Tonic Soothing Toner 36 ingredients
Thayers Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula 11 ingredients
Reviews
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Pixi Beauty Milky Tonic Soothing Toner 36 ingredients
Lapaki
Very nice milky toner
I bought this spontanously while looking for a toner (mainly because of the jojoba milk and oat extracts). It's actually a...
Very nice milky toner
I bought this spontanously while looking for a toner (mainly because of the jojoba milk and oat extracts). It's actually a very good toner, but i don't neccesarily want or need more Hyaluronic Acid in my routines. So I changed to another toner, still very hydrating without HA.
Thayers Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula 11 ingredients
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