The Creme Shop Hello Kitty Klean Beauty Pure Cure Strawberry Milk Toner Versus The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5
This hydrating toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Panthenol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium PCA and Panthenol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentAsiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWine Extract
Antioxidant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Emollient
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Oil, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dextrin, Asiatic Acid, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Wine Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Prunus Mume Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Threonine
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin Conditioning
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Chelating1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Propanediol, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, PCA, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Proline, Isoleucine, Lysine Hcl, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glutamic Acid, Citric Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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