Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner Versus Pixi Beauty Petra Rose Tonic
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner 38 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Petra Rose Tonic 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner 38 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Petra Rose Tonic 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Propolis Extract 65%
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Honey
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pollen Extract
EmollientMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingC12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Propolis Extract 65%, Honey Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Honey, Panthenol, Royal Jelly Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Pollen Extract, Malt Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, C12-13 Pareth-9, Sodium Polyacrylate, Water, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Rosa Canina Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingMontmorillonite
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium PCA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Rose Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Rosa Canina Bud Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Sodium Citrate, Montmorillonite, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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 WaterEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner 38 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Petra Rose Tonic 23 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner 38 ingredients
the most hydrating toner i've tried, suitable for combination skin in dry winter
Felt great
The feeling of honey on ur skin and the smell of mead. Lovely product altough i cant tell u if it did anything as i dont know what its supposed to do haha. It did make my skin glow
Pixi Beauty Petra Rose Tonic 23 ingredients
i wouldn’t say it’s extremely good or bad, it’s just a toner that i bought as an alternative for the Glow Tonic (also from PIXI) that was starting to hurt my skin more than anything. This one is very refreshing and also gives some glow, perfect to wash off the night’s impurities. It’s not revolutionary, but it does its job !
Rose is definitely not for my skin!
