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TONYMOLY Firming Ampoule Versus TONYMOLY The Black Tea London Classic Toner

Ampoule
Toner
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on December 03, 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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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Firming Ampoule

Water

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone

Emulsifying
Silicon Icon

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Solvent

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether

Emulsifying

Coceth-7

Emulsifying

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Emollient

Eclipta Prostrata Extract

Skin Conditioning

PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate

Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Betaine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Tromethamine

Buffering

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

PEG-8 Stearate

Emulsifying
3 / 1 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Masking
0-2 / 0 Fragrance IconOil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Good for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Disodium EDTA

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract

Astringent

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Diglycerin

Humectant

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Lecithin

Emollient

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Polycaprolactone

Stabilising

Retinol

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Emollient

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Emollient

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Cymbopogon Martini Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Skin Conditioning

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine

Emulsifying

Sodium Magnesium Silicate

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

Emollient

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Perfuming
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Emollient
0-2 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Michelia Alba Flower Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Emollient
3 / 2 Oil IconHelps reduce irritation IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Masking
0-2 / 0 Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Avena Sativa Meal Extract

Soothing

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

PEG-35 Castor Oil

Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Calcium Pantothenate

Maltodextrin

Absorbent

Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent

Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate

Skin Protecting

Polyquaternium-51

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Humectant
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Pyridoxine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Pvp

Emulsion Stabilising
0 / 0

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Sodium Acetate

Buffering

Lysine

Skin Conditioning

Inositol

Humectant

Retinyl Palmitate

Skin Conditioning
1-3 / 1-3 Retinoid IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linoleic Acid

Cleansing
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Oligopeptide-1

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Fullerenes

Antimicrobial

Biotin

Antiseborrhoeic

Glyceryl Arachidonate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Linolenate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Folic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Thiamine Hcl

Masking

Pyridoxine

Skin Conditioning

Cyanocobalamin

Skin Conditioning

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 20, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Coceth-7, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Eclipta Prostrata Extract, PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Tromethamine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-8 Stearate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Diglycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Polycaprolactone, Retinol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, BHT, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Octyldodecanol, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Polyquaternium-51, Alcohol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pyridoxine Hcl, Pvp, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetate, Lysine, Inositol, Retinyl Palmitate, Linoleic Acid, Silica, Oligopeptide-1, Fullerenes, Biotin, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Folic Acid, Thiamine Hcl, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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 Glycerin
Smoothing

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.

Learn more about Niacinamide

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Buffering, Masking

Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.

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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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-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 
Skin Conditioning

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

This ingredient 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

When to use

2 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day
2 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day