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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner Versus AA Esencja Tonizująca Nawilżająco-Kojąca

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Updated on March 01, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

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, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.

Studies show the compounds in centella help with:

The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.

Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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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 
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.

Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.

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Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.

What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.

Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.

Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing.

Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.

One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.

The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner 15 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 67 ratings
Light (34) Absorbs Well (31) Works Well (29)
mahitabelgabry_849's avatar

mahitabelgabry_849

10 months ago
Review

so far my favorite toner and someone with FA and combination skin
+ acne
it doesnt trigger sebum production and it hydrates me perfectly very summer friendly and it calms down my skin

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
Undramatchu_869's avatar

Undramatchu_869

2 years ago
Review

I am really sensitive to fragrance and it doesnt have any, only product that worked for me. I used tons of different toners but this is holy grail. I purchased this 3 times. This even has the gaint sized one with 400ml. Gives me glass skin.

AA Esencja Tonizująca Nawilżająco-Kojąca 12 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1)
seoni's avatar

seoni

4 months ago
Review

I’ve been using this for a few months now and here are my thoughts:

🫧Pros :
- Price
- Didn’t make my cystic acne worse
- Helped me heal my skin barrier
- It’s good for everyday use
- Absorbs quickly into the skin
- Helped me lighten up my redness
-A little goes a long way ; you dont need to put a lot of it on in order to see effects

🫧Cons :
- Packaging spills a little

🫧Overall Show more

#hydrating
#absorbs well
#light scent
#works well
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nick

2 months ago
Review

INCI of the one i have is different: Aqua, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Cyanocobalamina, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

bought it as a cheaper alternative to SKIN1004 centella ampoule i love, but it ended up not working for me.

it irritated my skin and broke me out - i suspect Show more

#broke me out
#irritating
#light
#absorbs well