The Pastels Shop La-Ma Daily Exfoliating Toner Versus Skintific Lactic Acid Skin Renewal Exfoliating Serum
Updated on September 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Pastels Shop La-Ma Daily Exfoliating Toner 36 ingredients
Skintific Lactic Acid Skin Renewal Exfoliating Serum 38 ingredients
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The Pastels Shop La-Ma Daily Exfoliating Toner 36 ingredients
Skintific Lactic Acid Skin Renewal Exfoliating Serum 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Trehalose
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
AstringentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLysine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
MaskingThreonine
Serine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantProline
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lysine, Histidine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Threonine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Glycine, Alanine, Valine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlbizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingSuccinic Acid
BufferingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRutin
Antioxidant
Glycerophosphoinositol Choline
Skin ProtectingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Sulfate
Sodium Sulfate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Amylopectin
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aroma
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Succinic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin, Glycerophosphoinositol Choline, Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Ammonium Sulfate, Sodium Sulfate, Citric Acid, Amylopectin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oleanolic Acid, Dextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Aroma, CI 16035, CI 60730
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.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidMandelic Acid helps exfoliate skin. It also contains antioxidant properties.
As an AHA, Mandelic Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Mandelic Acid may be an alternative to Glycolic Acid for those with sensitive skin.
Mandelic Acid may help reduce wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
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