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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Astringent Lotion .

Published on April 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Toner British Brand United Kingdom
Toner French Brand France

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.

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.

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
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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REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Astringent Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic contains this as ingredient number 15.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Astringent Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

31% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic 16 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
GabrielaMendoza_568's avatar

GabrielaMendoza_568

10 months ago · Unsure Skin
Review

This toner is consistent

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Astringent Lotion 11 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
evieloveslana's avatar

evieloveslana

8 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

so irritating
I have oily skin and this managed to dry me out and irritate my skin. As well as give me closed comedones on my cheekbones that...

so irritating
I have oily skin and this managed to dry me out and irritate my skin. As well as give me closed comedones on my cheekbones that still after a month of not using this product are still on my face.

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