Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Troubless Mild Clear Toner Essence versus Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner .
Published on September 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 23 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, PHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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.
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
Troubless Mild Clear Toner Essence 37 ingredients
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner 39 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Troubless Mild Clear Toner Essence 37 ingredients
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner 39 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Troubless Mild Clear Toner Essence 37 ingredients
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner 39 ingredients
Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Methylpropanediol • Glycerin • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water • Panthenol • Gluconolactone • 4-Terpineol • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract • Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract • Prunus Mume Fruit Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Potassium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Allantoin • Beta-Glucan • Hydroxyacetophenone • Ppg-13-Decyltetradeceth-24 • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Butylene Glycol • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Malus Domestica Fruit Extract • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Butylene Glycol • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Alcohol • Salicylic Acid • Tromethamine • Sodium Citrate • Ppg-13-Decyltetradeceth-24 • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Gluconolactone • Betaine • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Panthenol • Parfum • Allantoin • Citric Acid • Sodium Phytate • Prunus Mume Fruit Extract • Lactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Beta-Glucan • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylyl Glycol • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Beta-Sitosterol • Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract • Oleanolic Acid • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Tocopherol • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Potassium Hyaluronate
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.
Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.
Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.
Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.
Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark ExtractTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Prunus Mume extract comes from the Asian plum. This plum is AKA 'plum blossom'. Plum blossom has hydrating and antibacterial properties.
Plum Blossoms are rich in nutrients, including Vitamin A, Vitamin B, and Vitamin C.
One animal study found plum blossom to help increase collagen production.
Learn more about Prunus Mume Fruit ExtractTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 26.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 14.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 36.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 15.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 34.
This form of hyaluronic acid is produced through fermentation.
According to a manufacturer, it has a positive charge by ionic binding to help moisturize and give hair a smooth feel. This is why you'll find this ingredient in shampoos and body washes.
Troubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 16.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 29.
This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 38.
We don't have a description for Potassium Hyaluronate.
Troubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 39.
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 19.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 37.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here: Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 20.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 33.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 21.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.
Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 22.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 23.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Ppg-13-Decyltetradeceth-24.
Troubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 24.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 25.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 27.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH 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.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 28.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Troubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 29.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Troubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 31.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract comes from grapes.
Grape extract has many skin benefits. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
Grape extract also helps soothe and hydrate your skin.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 34.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTroubless Mild Clear Toner Essence contains this as ingredient number 36.
Skinfood Shine Muscat BHA Toner contains this as ingredient number 35.
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