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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SCINIC First Treatment Essence versus KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner .

Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on June 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Essence Brand
Toner South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

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.

Price

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

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
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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: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

SCINIC First Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.

2
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Mixed

Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.

It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.

As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.

Learn more about Glycereth-26

SCINIC First Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.

KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

50% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
79% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
6% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

SCINIC First Treatment Essence 14 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings

KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner 33 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 3 ratings

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