Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner Versus Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Beauty Lotion

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner versus Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Beauty Lotion .

Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on November 27, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots

Free From

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

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Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner

Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Beauty Lotion

Toner British Brand United Kingdom

Essence Finnish Brand Finland

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.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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Ingredient Info

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Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner 13 ingredients

Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Beauty Lotion 28 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner 13 ingredients

Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Beauty Lotion 28 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner 13 ingredients

Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Beauty Lotion 28 ingredients

Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xylitol • Lonicera Caprifolium Extract • Lonicera Japonica Leaf Extract • Betaine • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid

Water • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water • Glycerin • Betula Alba Juice • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract • Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Propanediol • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Sodium PCA • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Maltodextrin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Acer Saccharum Extract • Sodium Citrate • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Benzoate • Linalool • Limonene • Parfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Beauty Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Beauty Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Beauty Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.

Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Beauty Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Beauty Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.

Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Beauty Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.

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