Starface Exfoliating Night Water
FaceTheory Glycolacsal Solution T4
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Starface Exfoliating Night Water Versus FaceTheory Glycolacsal Solution T4

Exfoliator
Toner
American Brand United States
British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on May 26, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Starface Exfoliating Night Water 30 ingredients

FaceTheory Glycolacsal Solution T4 15 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Starface Exfoliating Night Water 30 ingredients

FaceTheory Glycolacsal Solution T4 15 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Exfoliating Night Water

Water 73.6%

Skin Conditioning

Niacinamide 8.2%

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Citric Acid 3.6%

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Lactic Acid 3.6%

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Propanediol 3.1%

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water 2.9%

Masking

Glycerin 1.2%

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Gluconolactone 1%

Skin Conditioning
PHA IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Malic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Myrtus Communis Extract

Astringent

Phytic Acid

AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Allium Cepa Bulb Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Astringent
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Acetic Acid

Buffering

Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract

Masking

Calcium Gluconate

Humectant

Commiphora Myrrha Resin

Masking

Rumex Acetosa Leaf Extract

Emollient

Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract

Masking

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Calcium Chloride

Astringent

Sulfur

Antiseborrhoeic
3 / 0 Helps fight Acne Icon

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Potassium Chloride

May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Citronellol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Eugenol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Geraniol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Water 73.6%, Niacinamide 8.2%, Citric Acid 3.6%, Lactic Acid 3.6%, Propanediol 3.1%, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water 2.9%, Glycerin 1.2%, Gluconolactone 1%, Malic Acid, Myrtus Communis Extract, Phytic Acid, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Glycolic Acid, Acetic Acid, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Commiphora Myrrha Resin, Rumex Acetosa Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Linalool, Calcium Chloride, Sulfur, Sodium Chloride, Limonene, Potassium Chloride, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol

Glycolacsal Solution T4

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Betaine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Sodium Glycolate

Buffering

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Water, Glycolic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Propanediol, Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Glycolate, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate

Ingredient Ratings

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Exfoliating Night Water
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Glycolacsal Solution T4
10
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When to use

Starface Exfoliating Night Water 30 ingredients

FaceTheory Glycolacsal Solution T4 15 ingredients

5 Routines
0% use in am
100% use in pm
40% use every day
14 Routines
21% use in am
79% use in pm
79% use every day
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