TONYMOLY Propolis Tower Barrier Rebalancing Toner Versus Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner
Updated on March 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
TONYMOLY Propolis Tower Barrier Rebalancing Toner 46 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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TONYMOLY Propolis Tower Barrier Rebalancing Toner 46 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Propolis Extract 83%
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Scrophularia Buergeriana Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ethyl Ether
SolventRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningVinyldimethicone
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract 83%, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Scrophularia Buergeriana Extract, Honey Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Adenosine, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ethyl Ether, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Vinyldimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideSodium 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 HyaluronateDextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.
As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.
Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.
Learn more about DextrinWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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When to use
TONYMOLY Propolis Tower Barrier Rebalancing Toner 46 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner 17 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
TONYMOLY Propolis Tower Barrier Rebalancing Toner 46 ingredients
Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner 17 ingredients
Vitamin C Alternative
I am allergic to everything under the sun and I don't tolerate Vitamin C very well. This product is the only Vitamin C that hasn't made me break out. I plan to try more with the 3-0 Ethyl Ascorbic Acid version, but this is my go to in the meantime. I definitely don't have any chemical burns or sensitive reactions to this. It's my go to daily use for the summer!
Good for dullness
It didn't cause any irritation, redness, etc. Doesn't have a huge impact on dark spots or hyperpigmentation but brightens skin and makes your face look less dull.
