Three Ships Beauty Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment Versus Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic
Updated on November 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Three Ships Beauty Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment 15 ingredients
Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic 13 ingredients
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Three Ships Beauty Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment 15 ingredients
Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic 13 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phytate
Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Alcohol
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 WaterAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Three Ships Beauty Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment 15 ingredients
Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic 13 ingredients
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Three Ships Beauty Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment 15 ingredients
Medik8 Press And Glow Tonic 13 ingredients
Not for me! Too harsh and the price is ridiculous!
There are better products out there that isn't this harsh and expensive.
