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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence versus TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion .

Published on January 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Essence South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
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

Vitamin C

Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cyclomethicone is a class of silicones used to improve the texture of products.

Their cyclic or circular structure decreases stability. This causes quick evaporation when applied to skin. Cyclomethicones are often used as a carrier for other ingredients. Once it evaporates, it leaves a silky barrier on the skin.

The most popular types of cyclomethicones include D5 and D6.

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TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.

As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.

Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.

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TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ppg-14 Butyl Ether.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.

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TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate is created from the diester of stearic acid and the condensation product of methylglucose and Polyglycerin-3.

As an emulsifier, it is used to bind ingredients together. Many ingredients, such as oils and water, separate naturally. Emulsifiers prevent them from separating to ensure even consistency in texture.

One of the manufacturer for this ingredient states it is vegetable-based. It is also claimed to be stable at both high and low temperatures.

This ingredient may not be safe for fungal acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Limon Seed Oil is a fragrance, is an oil, and isn't fungal acne safe.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Astringent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Community Rating: Disliked

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 10.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.

12
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.

AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.

13
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: 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 The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 14.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 15.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.

15
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 The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.

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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 The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.

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17% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
69% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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