Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner versus Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA .
Last updated on January 29, 2024. Published on February 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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.
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Ingredient Info
SkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner 28 ingredients
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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SkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner 28 ingredients
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
SkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner 28 ingredients
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients
Water • Isopentyldiol • Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Lactic Acid • Gluconolactone • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Fructose • Urea • Maltose • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Trehalose • Allantoin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glucose • Pentylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzoic Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid
Water • Gluconolactone • Pentylene Glycol • Isopentyldiol • Tranexamic Acid • Betaine • Propanediol • Azelaic Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract • Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract • Glycerin • Allantoin • Polyglycerin-6 • Inulin • Fructose • Glucose • Xanthan Gum • Cellulose Gum • Lactic Acid • Citric Acid • Sodium Phytate • Cellulose
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Isopentyldiol.
SkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinSkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 13.
Lactic 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 AcidSkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 21.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneSkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 2.
Fructose is fruit/plant sugar. It can be found in apples, figs, and honey.
This ingredient is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin, keeping your skin hydrated.
SkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 17.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinSkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 14.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms. In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin. This helps hydrate skin.
Our skin's natural microbiome contains many saccharides that act as prebiotics. These prebiotics help strengthen our skin's microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Plants and algae make glucose during the process of photosynthesis. It is then used to make cellulose, the building blocks of cell walls.
Learn more about GlucoseSkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 19.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 18.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 3.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA contains this as ingredient number 22.
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SkinJestique Glow Multi Acid Toner 28 ingredients
Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients
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