Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner versus Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner .
Published on March 31, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, 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.
Ingredient Info
Skintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner 33 ingredients
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner 31 ingredients
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 🎉
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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Skintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner 33 ingredients
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Skintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner 33 ingredients
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner 31 ingredients
Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer • Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide AP • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Ceramide As • Ceramide NP • Panthenol • Allantoin • Chlorphenesin • Pullulan • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Glycerin • Trehalose • Sophora Flavescens Root Extract • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract • Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract • Pentylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Disodium EDTA • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Acetate • Cellulose • Gentiana Scabra Extract
Water • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Glycerin • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide AP • Ceramide As • Ceramide NP • Ceramide EOP • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Calendula Officinalis Extract • Inulin • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Ectoin • Collagen • Cholesterol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sorbitol • Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Hydroxyacetophenone
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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 WaterSkintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSkintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here: Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateSkintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.
This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateSkintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSkintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 19.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant 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 ExtractSkintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide NP
Learn more about Ceramide EOPSkintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Ceramide NS is a type of Ceramide. Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine
Skintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APSkintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinSkintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 30.
Ceramide AS is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Skintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPSkintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Skintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 GlycerinSkintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycolSkintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 27.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Skintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 29.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
Skintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 31.
Skintific 5X Ceramide Soothing Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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