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Secret Key Fresh Nature Toner - Rose Versus Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Toner

Toner
Toner
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on February 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

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R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Toner

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 

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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When to use

3 Routines
33% use in am
67% use in pm
100% use every day
130 Routines
45% use in am
54% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

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Secret Key Fresh Nature Toner 21 ingredients

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Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Toner 30 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 4 ratings
Hydrating (4) Works Well (4) Light (3)
TaylorForman_712's avatar

TaylorForman_712

4 months ago
Review

Love this product. It calms my quickly irritated skin down and is the perfect first layer.

#hydrating
#absorbs well
#light scent
#works well
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HE Christophe

2 months ago
Review

Holy grail toner for me. I've tried so many toners but none of them can compare to this one. It calms redness over time and at a quick rate (2 days and I could see results) and my skin feels so refreshed after each application. A daily toner that I can't stop using since its discovery.

By the way, I'm using a sprayer since I hate applying toner with my hands, unless the toner contains Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well