THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Deep Toner Versus Banila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence
Updated on April 22, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Deep Toner 15 ingredients
Banila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence 50 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Deep Toner 15 ingredients
Banila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence 50 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantOpuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingCholesteryl Isostearate
EmollientCholesteryl Chloride
Skin ConditioningCholesteryl Nonanoate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantParfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Agar
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Octyldodeceth-16, Cholesteryl Isostearate, Cholesteryl Chloride, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Parfum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Beta-Glucan, Agar, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Silica, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycerinBeta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Deep Toner 15 ingredients
Banila Co Dear Hydration Crystal Glow Essence 50 ingredients
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THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Deep Toner 15 ingredients
My holy grail together with the normal lab 5000 toner
I love this one cause its so hydrating and its not feeding my fungal acne
