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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic versus Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner .

Published on December 03, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

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Toner South African Brand South Africa
Toner American Brand United States

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.

Price

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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

AHA

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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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: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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.

Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Histidine.

Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 6.

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.

Proline is one of the building blocks for producing collagen. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen. Collagen helps the skin look plump and firm.

In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.

Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.

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Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 27.

6
What it does: Buffering, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.

Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.

As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.

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Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.

Alanine has antioxidant properties and can help with anti-aging.

Alanine is used by fibrous proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. These three help make a strong skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more plump and youthful skin.

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Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 11.

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Valine.

Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 12.

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Isoleucine.

Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 15.

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 26.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 18.

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 38.

11
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Skin Functional Exfoliating Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 19.

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner contains this as ingredient number 39.

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

71% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
5% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
43% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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