Skinfood Rice Brightening Toner Versus StriVectin Multi-Action Clear Daily Brightening & Retexturizing Toner
This brightening toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Oryza Sativa Extract to brighten dull-looking skin and hydrate skin.
This smoothing toner is formulated around Acetyl Glucosamine and Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingPantolactone
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Oryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Chelating
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
ChelatingTrehalose
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Protease
Exfoliating
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Isopentyldiol, Panthenol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Disodium EDTA, Pantolactone, Oryza Sativa Extract, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Parfum, Aspergillus Ferment, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Gluconolactone, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Trehalose, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Protease
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventEthoxydiglycol
HumectantSuccinic Acid
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Myristyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Phytic Acid
Chelating
Xylitol
Humectant
Caprylic Acid
CleansingSodium Carbonate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Denatonium Benzoate
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Acetyl Glucosamine, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ethoxydiglycol, Succinic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Myristyl Nicotinate, Tranexamic Acid, Phytic Acid, Xylitol, Caprylic Acid, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, T-Butyl Alcohol, Polyglutamic Acid, Dextran, Tripeptide-1, Denatonium Benzoate, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Salicylate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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