Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types Versus B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Facial Toner
Updated on November 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types 12 ingredients
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Facial Toner 19 ingredients
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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types 12 ingredients
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Facial Toner 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantFructan
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantChelidonium Majus Extract
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Fructan, Glyceryl Glucoside, Chelidonium Majus Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Xylitol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinDisodium 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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolIngredient Ratings
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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types 12 ingredients
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Facial Toner 19 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types 12 ingredients
Irritated my skin & acne. For reference, I have rather sensitive dry skin, along with fungal acne ( perioral dermatitis).
Very cheap though so I cannot complain too much about having to discontinue use. Not sure what is the culprit (edit: I figured out witch hazel irritates my skin! I researched more and a lot of other people with fungal acne have similar issues with witch hazel. I’m not sure Show more
I have used this toner for years, mainly because it’s so cheap. It does make my face feel pretty nice and refreshed, but I’m honestly not sure what it does. Using it or not doesn’t have the biggest effect on my skin, I just personally like using a toner, so it’s nice having it in my routine.
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Facial Toner 19 ingredients
I'm not a toner person, but if I am going to use one, I need it to give hydration and oil control.
Comparing this with Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner and Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water:
Hydration: BOJ > B.lab > Isntree
Oil control: Isntree > B.lab > BOJ
Feeling neutral about this one.
WRP/WNRP: WNRP
incredibly hydrating, hydration lasts all day
sits really well under makeup, leaves slight tackiness after application so makeup sticks well
doesn't leave a lasting glowy finish, so it's good for oily skin since it won't make u look greasy, and provides slight oil control
very gentle and won't cause any purging or breakouts
i especially love it because i use tretinoin every night, so Show more
