Thayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel Versus Proactiv Revitalizing Toner
Updated on January 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both toners. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Thayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel 21 ingredients
Proactiv Revitalizing Toner 21 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Thayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel 21 ingredients
Proactiv Revitalizing Toner 21 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingIsoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Pvp, Isoceteth-20, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Sodium PCA
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Panthenol, Allantoin, Benzophenone-4, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium EDTA, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum, Blue 1 Lake, CI 19140
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 WaterAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceSodium 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 HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Thayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel 21 ingredients
Proactiv Revitalizing Toner 21 ingredients
