Updated on January 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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 sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Provamed Acniclear Facial Toner 21 ingredients
Boots Vitamin C Toner 35 ingredients
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Provamed Acniclear Facial Toner 21 ingredients
Boots Vitamin C Toner 35 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingDisodium EDTA
PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
EmollientMenthol
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Seed Extract
AstringentSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Disodium EDTA, PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides, Menthol, Camellia Oleifera Seed Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Propylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium PCA
HumectantHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
PEG-12 Allyl Ether
Sodium Citrate
Buffering3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Denatonium Benzoate
Masking
Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Niacinamide, Sodium PCA, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, PEG-12 Allyl Ether, Sodium Citrate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin, Parfum, Limonene, Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Benzoate, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzoic Acid, Denatonium Benzoate, Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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 WaterButylene 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.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilDisodium 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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPropylene 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.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Provamed Acniclear Facial Toner 21 ingredients
Boots Vitamin C Toner 35 ingredients
