Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Thayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel versus St. Ives Unfragranced BHA Exfoliating Toner .
Last updated on January 31, 2024. Published on March 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Thayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel 21 ingredients
St. Ives Unfragranced BHA Exfoliating Toner 16 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Thayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel 21 ingredients
St. Ives Unfragranced BHA Exfoliating Toner 16 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Thayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel 21 ingredients
St. Ives Unfragranced BHA Exfoliating Toner 16 ingredients
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Chamomilla Recutita 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 • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Salicylic Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Hydroxide • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Phenoxyethanol • Tetrasodium EDTA • Cetrimonium Chloride • Cetylpyridinium Chloride • Citric Acid • Phospholipids • Bromelain • Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel contains this as ingredient number 1.
St. Ives Unfragranced BHA Exfoliating Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium 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 HydroxideThayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel contains this as ingredient number 4.
St. Ives Unfragranced BHA Exfoliating Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolThayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel contains this as ingredient number 15.
St. Ives Unfragranced BHA Exfoliating Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidThayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel contains this as ingredient number 16.
St. Ives Unfragranced BHA Exfoliating Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Thayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel contains this as ingredient number 19.
St. Ives Unfragranced BHA Exfoliating Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
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Thayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel 21 ingredients
St. Ives Unfragranced BHA Exfoliating Toner 16 ingredients
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Thayers 2% AHA Exfoliating Toner With Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid And Witch Hazel 21 ingredients
St. Ives Unfragranced BHA Exfoliating Toner 16 ingredients
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