Updated on March 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain PHA
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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Sallve Tônico Renovador 20 ingredients
Sallve Tônico Antiacne 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sallve Tônico Renovador 20 ingredients
Sallve Tônico Antiacne 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Astringent
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantWater, Glycolic Acid, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Physalis Angulata Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Anisate, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
4-Terpineol
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Xylityl Phosphate
Glycerin
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Citrate, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, 4-Terpineol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Xylityl Phosphate, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Xylitol, Propanediol, Sodium Levulinate, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Anisate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Sodium Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Methylpropanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.
This ingredient is a a skin conditioning ingredient and helps moisturize the skin.
It is also naturally found in fruits such as apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1This ingredient is calcium salt of gluconic acid. It is a humectant, meaning it attracts water to your skin.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Anisate comes from fennel. It is used as a preservative and to add flavoring.
Sodium Anisate has antimicrobial properties.
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.
It 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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateThis is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideSodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinateWater. 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!
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