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Pretty Skin Kombucha First Essence Versus MEDI-PEEL Hyal Kombucha Tea-Tox Toner

Essence
Toner
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on April 29, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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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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Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Hyal Kombucha Tea-Tox Toner

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment 70%

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Emollient

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Emollient

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

This combination of bacteria + black tea + fermentation = kombucha.

According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps boost radiance, smoothness, and thickens skin.

You can read about the skin benefits of the individual parts here: Saccharomyces Black tea

Learn more about Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

Learn more about Adenosine

When to use

1 Routine
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day
13 Routines
69% use in am
31% use in pm
100% use every day