Skintific Niacinamide Brightening Essence Toner Versus Skintific Alaska Volcano Pore Clay Stick
Updated on September 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Skintific Niacinamide Brightening Essence Toner 38 ingredients
Skintific Alaska Volcano Pore Clay Stick 49 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Skintific Niacinamide Brightening Essence Toner 38 ingredients
Skintific Alaska Volcano Pore Clay Stick 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingFructose
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aroma
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Maltose
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Trehalose
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlucose
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Alpha-Arbutin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Allantoin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Fructose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aroma, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Maltose, Sodium Chloride, Trehalose, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glucose
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Volcanic Soil
Skin Conditioning
Manicouagan Clay
AbsorbentStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSaccharomyces/Mother Of Pearl Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Collagen
Moisturising
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Ceteth-25
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingPEG-100 Stearate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hectorite
AbsorbentPEG-8
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPhytic Acid
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPaeonia Suffruticosa Extract
Skin ConditioningMichelia Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Extract
AntimicrobialCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Kaolin, Glycerin, Volcanic Soil, Manicouagan Clay, Stearic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Mother Of Pearl Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Collagen, Pentylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 77499, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bisabolol, Ceteth-25, Phenoxyethanol, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Hectorite, PEG-8, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Phytic Acid, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract, Michelia Alba Flower Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, CI 77891, Polysorbate 20, Titanium Dioxide, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Parfum, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 WaterButylene 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolPentylene 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 also help thicken or stabilize a product.
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 Glycol1,2-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
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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 APSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Skintific Niacinamide Brightening Essence Toner 38 ingredients
Skintific Alaska Volcano Pore Clay Stick 49 ingredients
