Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence versus Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner .
Published on April 23, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Essence
Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Tia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence 21 ingredients
Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Tia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence 21 ingredients
Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Tia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence 21 ingredients
Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner 17 ingredients
Snail Secretion Filtrate • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Beta-Glucan • Saccharomyces Lysate • Viscum Album Extract • Betaine • Allantoin • Panthenol • Chlorphenesin • Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil • Dipropylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Water • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Panthenol • Betaine • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Glycerin • Oligopeptide-127 Rh-Oligopeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract • Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract • Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract • Chlorphenesin • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Tia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinTia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Betaine 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.
Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.
Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineTia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.
Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolTia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinTia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
This ingredient is created by fermenting soybean extract with the bacteria, lactobacillus.
Some studies have shown it to have antioxidant properties. One study found this ingredient to have stronger properties than non-fermented soybean extract.
Another study found in increase of isoflavones, amino acids, and peptides in fermented soy milk.
Learn more about Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractTia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 EDTATia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.
Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateTia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Tia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 21.
Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
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Tia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence 21 ingredients
Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner 17 ingredients
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Tia’m Snail & Azulene Water Essence 21 ingredients
Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner 17 ingredients
Reviews
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Tia’m My Signature Vita B5 Toner 17 ingredients
DamDamfino
This is the first specifically hydrating toner I've used, so I don't really have anything to compare it to - but I really like it. It's a good,...
This is the first specifically hydrating toner I've used, so I don't really have anything to compare it to - but I really like it. It's a good, lightweight, quick way to get a burst of hydration and toning that absorbs fast enough to quickly move on to your next skincare step.
It absorbs into dry skin very quickly, the oilier skin not to much.
When my skin feels stripped and over-cleansed, this is very refreshing and calming.
When my skin is irritated and sensitive, this can sting a bit because it has a low pH.
Does it give me glass dewy skin hydration? Not so much. Like I said, it absorbs very fast into dry skin, leaving behind a more of a matte finish than a glossy one.
If used as a face pack soaked on a cotton pad, *then* it can give that ultra punch of hydration dewiness, but it still absorbs and dries very quickly once the face packs are removed.
I mostly use this without a cotton pad, patting it directly onto skin as a refreshing toner in between cleansing and serums.
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