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TONYMOLY Propolis Tower Barrier Rebalancing Toner Versus I'm from Rice Toner

Toner
Toner
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on June 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 5 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Propolis Tower Barrier Rebalancing Toner

Propolis Extract 83%

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Glycerin

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Propanediol

Solvent

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Skin Conditioning

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Scrophularia Buergeriana Extract

Skin Conditioning

Honey Extract

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

Humectant

Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract

Antimicrobial

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract

Astringent

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Good for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Panthenol

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

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Ethyl Ether

Solvent
0 / 0

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Masking

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Emollient

Jasminum Officinale Flower Water

Masking

Dextrin

Absorbent

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Water

Skin Conditioning

Vinyldimethicone

Silicon Icon

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Emulsifying

Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Skin Conditioning

Ceramide NP

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

Beta-Glucan

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

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

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 
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
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.

Learn more about Adenosine
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
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.

This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

When to use

8 Routines
63% use in am
38% use in pm
100% use every day
3,359 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
96% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

TONYMOLY Propolis Tower Barrier Rebalancing Toner 46 ingredients

Propolis Tower Barrier Rebalancing Toner hasn't been rated yet.
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I'm from Rice Toner 18 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 63 ratings
Hydrating (28) Absorbs Well (24) Light (20)
Clover's avatar

Clover

1 year ago
Review

Light but moisturizing
I now understand the praise this product has received because now it is one of my favorites too! The consistency is more on the watery side, so I was surprised that not only is this product hydrating, but moisturizing as well because it is very effective at locking in that hydration. This toner is able to accomplish this without feeling too heavy on the face. I also noticed Show more

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
amandarup's avatar

Amanda Rup

9 months ago
Review

- hydrating
- made me break out

#broke me out
#irritating
#doesn't work