Versus

Soho Skin Liquid Exfoliator Versus Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic

Exfoliator
Toner
American Brand United States
British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on August 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Antioxidant

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.

This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.

Buffering

Sodium 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 Hydroxide

When to use

1 Routine
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day
66 Routines
45% use in am
55% use in pm
70% use every day
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Reviews

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Soho Skin Liquid Exfoliator 11 ingredients

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Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic 30 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Works Well (2) Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1)
farzanponkh1's avatar

Farzan Ponkh

2 days ago
Review

If i could give it a 10/5 i would
If you have sensetive skin this is HEAVEN for you
Non irritating!!!
Encapsulated SA
pH 5.5 which is INSANE for a bha toner
I would never say a bha toner is good enough for the barrier for daily use but holy this is gentle enough for daily use (i won’t i alternate nights between this and adapalene) and my skin has NEVER looked better
10 10 10 across the Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#works well
PNW1996's avatar

M X

6 months ago
Review

This is a BHA toner with a 5.5ph. Hard to find a formulation like that anywhere else. This makes it easier on people like me who have dry skin

#works well