Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner versus Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner .
Published on December 31, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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 parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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.
Ingredient Info
The Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner 30 ingredients
Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner 17 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not 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 🎉
Contains 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:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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The Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner 30 ingredients
Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner 17 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner 30 ingredients
Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner 17 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Glycerin • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Parfum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Rosa Gallica Flower Powder • Panthenol • Sodium Hydroxide • Methylpropanediol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Rose Extract • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Trideceth-6 • Benzyl Salicylate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Limonene • Benzyl Alcohol • Citronellol • Geraniol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Linalool • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Polysorbate 20 • Glycerin • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Chlorphenesin • Linalool • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Saponins • Tromethamine • Geraniol • Parfum • Limonene • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract • Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterThe Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Methyl Gluceth-20 is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin.
It is created by combining polyethylene glycol with glucose.
The Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThe Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
The Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumThe Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneThe Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.
Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolThe Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.
Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolThe Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner contains this as ingredient number 27.
Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
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The Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner 30 ingredients
Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner 17 ingredients
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The Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner 30 ingredients
Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner 17 ingredients
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