Safi Acne Solutions Sebum Control Fluid Versus Water360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Rich Moist Essence Toner
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Safi Acne Solutions Sebum Control Fluid 21 ingredients
Water360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Rich Moist Essence Toner 45 ingredients
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Safi Acne Solutions Sebum Control Fluid 21 ingredients
Water360 by Watsons Mineral Spring Rich Moist Essence Toner 45 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Lactate
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
HumectantAmylopectin
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Zinc Lactate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Ceramide 3, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Amylopectin, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Erythritol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Codium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Limonium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningCrocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingSea Silt Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Glycogen
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Hema Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDenatonium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Erythritol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Limonium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Sea Silt Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glycogen, Potassium Hyaluronate, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Hema Crosspolymer, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Denatonium Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal
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.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWe don't have a description for PPG-26-Buteth-26 yet.
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 OilEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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