Tia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence Versus B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Facial Toner
Updated on November 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Tia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence 20 ingredients
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Facial Toner 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Tia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence 20 ingredients
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Facial Toner 19 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate 87%
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Snail Secretion Filtrate 87%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Beta-Glucan, Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract, Betaine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Chlorphenesin, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantFructan
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantChelidonium Majus Extract
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Fructan, Glyceryl Glucoside, Chelidonium Majus Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Xylitol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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.
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 GlycerinAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinPanthenol 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 PanthenolDisodium 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 EDTASodium 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 Hyaluronate1,2-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
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Tia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence 20 ingredients
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Facial Toner 19 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Facial Toner 19 ingredients
I'm not a toner person, but if I am going to use one, I need it to give hydration and oil control.
Comparing this with Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner and Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water:
Hydration: BOJ > B.lab > Isntree
Oil control: Isntree > B.lab > BOJ
Feeling neutral about this one.
WRP/WNRP: WNRP
incredibly hydrating, hydration lasts all day
sits really well under makeup, leaves slight tackiness after application so makeup sticks well
doesn't leave a lasting glowy finish, so it's good for oily skin since it won't make u look greasy, and provides slight oil control
very gentle and won't cause any purging or breakouts
i especially love it because i use tretinoin every night, so Show more
