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The Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner Versus Mediheal Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad

Toner
Facial Treatment
Canadian Brand Canada
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on May 09, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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 even out skin tone.

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.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Buffering, Masking

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.

The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).

Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

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When to use

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51% use in am
49% use in pm
92% use every day
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25% use in am
75% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

The Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner 13 ingredients

2.7 /5
from 6 ratings
Hydrating (3) Great Value (3) Absorbs Well (2)
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Zahra

5 months ago
Review

After having clear skin for about six months, using this product for just three days in a row caused me 5–6 stubborn acnes which based on my skin type they’re probably going to leave dark spots that’ll take forever to fade. It also feels sticky on the skin and doesn’t absorb well.

#broke me out
#sticky
#doesn't work
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Masha Tsatkin

8 months ago
Review

Soothes my skin without any irritation or redness

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#strong scent

Mediheal Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad 20 ingredients

4.2 /5
from 5 ratings
Absorbs Well (4) Great Value (4) Works Well (4)
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AshN.

9 months ago
Review

I actually didn't know toner pads were a popular k-beauty product until I came across this brand. I have to say these are worth the hype! I specifically got this formulation to treat more of the textured areas of my face (forehead/cheeks). I followed the usage instructions for intensive treatment (according to the brand site) which is leaving the pads on my face for 15 min and wiping off with the Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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💗

6 months ago
Review

Great toner pad!! It didn’t break me out or irritate my skin. After a few uses, I did notice smoother skin texture and my blackheads did disappear. However if you have deep or large closed comedones/whiteheads, this might not be enough. Nonetheless, it’s a great mild exfoliant that’s gentle enough for everyday use.

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#light scent