St. Ives Blemish Care Daily Facial Cleanser Tea Tree Versus Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
St. Ives Blemish Care Daily Facial Cleanser Tea Tree 18 ingredients
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types 12 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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St. Ives Blemish Care Daily Facial Cleanser Tea Tree 18 ingredients
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
SolventCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic Colorant
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 WaterPhenoxyethanol 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.
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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St. Ives Blemish Care Daily Facial Cleanser Tea Tree 18 ingredients
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types 12 ingredients
Reviews
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St. Ives Blemish Care Daily Facial Cleanser Tea Tree 18 ingredients
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for All Skin Types 12 ingredients
Irritated my skin & acne. For reference, I have rather sensitive dry skin, along with fungal acne ( perioral dermatitis).
Very cheap though so I cannot complain too much about having to discontinue use. Not sure what is the culprit (edit: I figured out witch hazel irritates my skin! I researched more and a lot of other people with fungal acne have similar issues with witch hazel. I’m not sure Show more
I have used this toner for years, mainly because it’s so cheap. It does make my face feel pretty nice and refreshed, but I’m honestly not sure what it does. Using it or not doesn’t have the biggest effect on my skin, I just personally like using a toner, so it’s nice having it in my routine.
