Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner Versus Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner versus Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water .

Last updated on October 01, 2023. Published on November 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water

Toner Malaysian Brand

Essence Malaysian Brand

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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Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner 18 ingredients

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water 38 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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Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner 18 ingredients

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water 38 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating

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Ingredients Compared

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

Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner 18 ingredients

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water 38 ingredients

Water • Betaine • Methylpropanediol • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Glycerin • Disodium EDTA • Allantoin • Niacinamide • Sodium Hyaluronate • Benzophenone-4 • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Sodium Hydroxide • Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin • Lactobacillus • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin

Water • Niacinamide • Betaine • Glycerin • Methylpropanediol • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Isononyl Isononanoate • Xylitol • Dimethicone • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Sclerotium Gum • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Disodium EDTA • Lecithin • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Butylene Glycol • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice • Aspergillus Ferment • Maltodextrin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ceramide 3 • Lactobacillus • Caprylyl Glycol • Glucose • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Potassium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Phenoxyethanol

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

Betaine

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water contains this as ingredient number 3.

Methylpropanediol

What it does: Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.

As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.

Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.

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Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water contains this as ingredient number 4.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water contains this as ingredient number 17.

Niacinamide

What it does: Smoothing

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water contains this as ingredient number 16.

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

Community Rating: Loved

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a prebiotic. It prevents harmful bacteria from growing on skin by keeping the skin's microbiome in balance.

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide also has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water contains this as ingredient number 21.

Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice.

Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water contains this as ingredient number 22.

Maltodextrin

What it does: Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.

As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.

Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.

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Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water contains this as ingredient number 24.

Lactobacillus

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Lactobacillus is a type of bacteria. It makes up most of the food fermenting lactic acid bacteria. It is used to create wine, yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, beer, cider, kimchi, cocoa, kefir.

Lactobacillus has antibacterial and antifungal properties (that's why we can eat the fermented foods above).

Lactobacillus is also skin conditioning and helps soothe the skin.

Read about lactobacillus ferment here.

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Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water contains this as ingredient number 28.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.

Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water contains this as ingredient number 39.

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