Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner Versus OSEA Sea Minerals Mist
Updated on December 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 6 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner 13 ingredients
OSEA Sea Minerals Mist 16 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner 13 ingredients
OSEA Sea Minerals Mist 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Gigartina Skottsbergii Extract
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Manganese Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentLonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentLonicera Japonica Callus Extract
Skin ProtectingMelia Azadirachta Extract
Skin ConditioningCopper Chlorophyll
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sea Salt, Gigartina Skottsbergii Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Manganese Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Montmorillonite, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract, Lonicera Japonica Callus Extract, Melia Azadirachta Extract, Copper Chlorophyll, Glycerin, Citric Acid
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 WaterAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is derived from parts of the Italian honeysuckle plant. It has astringent, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
Honeysuckle has a natural fragrance.
Learn more about the benefits of Italian honeysuckle here.
Learn more about Lonicera Caprifolium ExtractWe don't have a description for Lonicera Japonica Callus Extract yet.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner 13 ingredients
OSEA Sea Minerals Mist 16 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Q + A Niacinamide Daily Toner 13 ingredients
Made a slight change in my skin
Slightly improved my hyperpigmentation after using it twice a day for weeks.
Meh
It wasn't bad, but I don't think it did anything for me. I've had more luck using other niacinamide serums.
