The Body Shop Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Milky Toner Versus Tosowoong Alpha Arbutin 2% Rice Serum
Updated on February 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Milky Toner 19 ingredients
Tosowoong Alpha Arbutin 2% Rice Serum 57 ingredients
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The Body Shop Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Milky Toner 19 ingredients
Tosowoong Alpha Arbutin 2% Rice Serum 57 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Dextrin
AbsorbentOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide, Citral, Citronellol, Linalool, Eugenol, Dextrin, Oryza Sativa Extract
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
HumectantGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Honey Extract
Humectant
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingAngelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingOryza Sativa Bran Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alpha-Arbutin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Water, Panthenol, Trehalose, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Honey Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Angelica Gigas Extract, Sodium Phosphate
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 WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, soothe skin, even out skin tone, and improve the appearance of wrinkles.
This ingredient helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow while giving skin a boost in nutrients. Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.
Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.
Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root ExtractOryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.
A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths.
Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase.
Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process.
Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising.
Wondering why rice is hydrating? The protein in rice have emollient properties. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in, keeping your skin moisturized.
Some rice extract may have mildly-exfoliating properties. These are mainly limited to Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder.
This rice was first cultivated in China over 10,000 years ago. Many cultures throughout Asia have used rice water on skin and hair for centuries.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa ExtractIngredient Ratings
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