Proactiv Balancing Toner
Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner
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Proactiv Balancing Toner Versus Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner

Toner
Toner
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on August 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both toners. They have a total of 0 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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and parabens

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Ingredient Info

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Proactiv Balancing Toner 22 ingredients

Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner 15 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Proactiv Balancing Toner 22 ingredients

Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner 15 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Balancing Toner

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Astringent
Can worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Masking
Fragrance IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Propylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Benzoic Acid

Masking
Preservative IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning
Can worsen Dry Skin Icon

Blue 1 Lake

Cosmetic Colorant

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract

Astringent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Tetrasodium EDTA

May worsen Eczema Icon

Imidazolidinyl Urea

Preservative
Preservative IconMay cause irritation IconNot safe for Fungal Acne IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Sodium PCA

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

CI 19140

Cosmetic Colorant

Benzophenone-4

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Phenoxyethanol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propylparaben, Benzoic Acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citric Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Blue 1 Lake, Panthenol, Water, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Sodium PCA, Methylparaben, CI 19140, Benzophenone-4

Alcohol-Free Toner

Water

Skin Conditioning

PEG-4

Humectant

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ceteth-24

Cleansing

Choleth-24

Emulsifying
0 / 0

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Glycereth-26

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium PCA

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Benzalkonium Chloride

Antimicrobial
Preservative IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Propylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, PEG-4, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Ceteth-24, Choleth-24, Panthenol, Glycereth-26, Sodium PCA, Benzalkonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum

Ingredient Ratings

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Balancing Toner
10
10
10
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disliked
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Alcohol-Free Toner
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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When to use

Proactiv Balancing Toner 22 ingredients

Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner 15 ingredients

7 Routines
57% use in am
43% use in pm
100% use every day
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