Somethinc Calm Down! PHA 3% Soothing Everyday Toner Versus Somethinc ACNEDOT Treatment Toner
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Somethinc Calm Down! PHA 3% Soothing Everyday Toner 16 ingredients
Somethinc ACNEDOT Treatment Toner 15 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Somethinc Calm Down! PHA 3% Soothing Everyday Toner 16 ingredients
Somethinc ACNEDOT Treatment Toner 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Water, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol
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:
- 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate comes from Capric Acid and Polyglycerin-4. It is an emulsifier.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide yet.
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