Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sephora Collection Vitamin Tonic Lotion Dragonfruit versus Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA .
Last updated on November 29, 2023. Published on May 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe toners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Sephora Collection Vitamin Tonic Lotion 20 ingredients
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Sephora Collection Vitamin Tonic Lotion 20 ingredients
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sephora Collection Vitamin Tonic Lotion 20 ingredients
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Maris Aqua • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate • Sodium Levulinate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Cellulose Gum • Parfum • Niacinamide • Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract • Potassium Sorbate • Inulin • Xanthan Gum • Cellulose • Fructose • Glucose • Sodium Hydroxide
Water • Gluconolactone • Pentylene Glycol • Isopentyldiol • Tranexamic Acid • Betaine • Propanediol • Azelaic Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract • Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract • Glycerin • Allantoin • Polyglycerin-6 • Inulin • Fructose • Glucose • Xanthan Gum • Cellulose Gum • Lactic Acid • Citric Acid • Sodium Phytate • Cellulose
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSephora Collection Vitamin Tonic Lotion Dragonfruit contains this as ingredient number 1.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinSephora Collection Vitamin Tonic Lotion Dragonfruit contains this as ingredient number 3.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 13.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSephora Collection Vitamin Tonic Lotion Dragonfruit contains this as ingredient number 9.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 22.
Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumSephora Collection Vitamin Tonic Lotion Dragonfruit contains this as ingredient number 10.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 20.
Inulin is a polysaccharide (carbohydrate) with prebiotic and antioxidant properties.
The majority of inulin is extracted from chicory, but can also be obtained from other plants such as garlic, onion, asparagus, and sugarcane.
Studies show inulin may help with controlling your skin's natural microbiota when applied topically.
The antioxidant potential of inulin varies depending on the source.
Learn more about InulinSephora Collection Vitamin Tonic Lotion Dragonfruit contains this as ingredient number 15.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 16.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumSephora Collection Vitamin Tonic Lotion Dragonfruit contains this as ingredient number 16.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 19.
Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseSephora Collection Vitamin Tonic Lotion Dragonfruit contains this as ingredient number 17.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 24.
Fructose is fruit/plant sugar. It can be found in apples, figs, and honey.
This ingredient is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin, keeping your skin hydrated.
Sephora Collection Vitamin Tonic Lotion Dragonfruit contains this as ingredient number 18.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 17.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms. In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin. This helps hydrate skin.
Our skin's natural microbiome contains many saccharides that act as prebiotics. These prebiotics help strengthen our skin's microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Plants and algae make glucose during the process of photosynthesis. It is then used to make cellulose, the building blocks of cell walls.
Learn more about GlucoseSephora Collection Vitamin Tonic Lotion Dragonfruit contains this as ingredient number 19.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Sephora Collection Vitamin Tonic Lotion 20 ingredients
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients
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