Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types Versus Focalskin Hydrating Centella Mask
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types 12 ingredients
Focalskin Hydrating Centella Mask 62 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types 12 ingredients
Focalskin Hydrating Centella Mask 62 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXylitol
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Diglycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingMelissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSorbic Acid
Preservative
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Carbomer, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Anhydroxylitol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sclerotium Gum, Xylitol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Trideceth-9, Potassium Sorbate, Menthol, Sodium Citrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Diglycerin, Propylene Glycol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Asiatic Acid, Mentha Piperita Leaf Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP
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 WaterPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePanthenol 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
Focalskin Hydrating Centella Mask 62 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.
