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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of TONYMOLY Firming Ampoule versus TONYMOLY The Black Tea London Classic Toner .

Last updated on December 03, 2023. Published on July 11, 2023

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 niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner South Korean Brand South Korea

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

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

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (2)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (6)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterButylene GlycolGlycerinNiacinamideDimethiconeCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideBis-Peg-15 Methyl Ether DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxanePeg/Ppg-17/6 CopolymerHydroxyacetophenonePolysorbate 20Ppg-1-Peg-9 Lauryl Glycol EtherCoceth-7Hydrogenated PolydeceneEclipta Prostrata ExtractPeg-20 Glyceryl IsostearateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPentylene GlycolPanthenolXanthan Gum BetaineTromethamineCentella Asiatica ExtractPolyglyceryl-2 StearatePeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilEthylhexylglycerinHydrogenated Lecithin1,2-HexanediolPeg-8 StearateOlea Europaea Fruit OilMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractAdenosinePortulaca Oleracea ExtractPolyglyceryl-10 LaurateDisodium EDTAChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractVitex Agnus-Castus ExtractTocopheryl AcetateSqualaneDiglycerinDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerLecithinMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractPolycaprolactoneRetinolNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateCetyl EthylhexanoateCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCymbopogon Martini OilCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractArctium Lappa Root ExtractPhellinus Linteus ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed OilCeramide NPHydrogenated PhosphatidylcholineSodium Magnesium SilicatePelargonium Graveolens Flower OilBHAAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractPhaseolus Radiatus Seed ExtractPolyglyceryl-10 MyristateEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilCetearyl AlcoholStearic AcidSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilMichelia Alba Flower OilOenothera Biennis OilCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilAvena Sativa Meal ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractOctyldodecanolPeg-35 Castor OilCalcium PantothenateMaltodextrinSodium Starch OctenylsuccinateAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractCrithmum Maritimum Callus Culture FiltratePolyquaternium-51AlcoholSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Pyridoxine HclPvpTocopherolSodium AcetateLysineInositolRetinyl PalmitateLinoleic AcidSilicaOligopeptide-1FullerenesBiotinGlyceryl ArachidonateGlyceryl LinolenateFolic AcidThiamine HclPyridoxineCyanocobalamin

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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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TONYMOLY Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

TONYMOLY The Black Tea London Classic Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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TONYMOLY Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 3.

TONYMOLY The Black Tea London Classic Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

3
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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TONYMOLY Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 4.

TONYMOLY The Black Tea London Classic Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

TONYMOLY Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 17.

TONYMOLY The Black Tea London Classic Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. 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.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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TONYMOLY Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 22.

TONYMOLY The Black Tea London Classic Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

TONYMOLY Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 28.

TONYMOLY The Black Tea London Classic Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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TONYMOLY Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 32.

TONYMOLY The Black Tea London Classic Toner contains this as ingredient number 19.

8
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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TONYMOLY Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 35.

TONYMOLY The Black Tea London Classic Toner contains this as ingredient number 23.

9
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. This bergamot is native to Italy.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.

However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.

Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

TONYMOLY Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 48.

TONYMOLY The Black Tea London Classic Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

39% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet

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