SkinJestique Age-Repair Toner Versus Grown Alchemist Balancing Toner
Updated on January 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
SkinJestique Age-Repair Toner 16 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Balancing Toner 16 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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SkinJestique Age-Repair Toner 16 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Balancing Toner 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glucose, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Hexapeptide-11, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningHeptyl Glucoside
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Heptyl Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Geraniol, Citronellol
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 WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractGinseng Root helps increase skin hydration, soothe skin, even out skin tone, and improve the appearance of wrinkles.
This ingredient helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow while giving skin a boost in nutrients. Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.
Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.
Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root ExtractLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidDehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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