Typology Hydrating Toner 1% Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe Vera Versus Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Typology Hydrating Toner 1% Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe Vera versus Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner .

Published on April 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe toners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Typology Hydrating Toner 1% Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe Vera

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner

Toner French Brand France

Toner American Brand United States

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

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Ingredient Info

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Typology Hydrating Toner 1% Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe Vera 9 ingredients

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner 21 ingredients

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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Typology Hydrating Toner 1% Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe Vera 9 ingredients

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner 21 ingredients

Benefits

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Scar Healing

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Typology Hydrating Toner 1% Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe Vera 9 ingredients

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner 21 ingredients

Water • Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Levulinate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide

Water • Propanediol • Propylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium PCA • Sodium Benzoate • Allantoin • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Glucose • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Camphor • Urtica Dioica Extract • Equisetum Arvense Extract • Betula Alba Leaf Extract • CI 19140 • Potassium Sorbate • CI 14700 • CI 42090 • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Typology Hydrating Toner 1% Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe Vera contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Propanediol

What it does: Solvent

Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Typology Hydrating Toner 1% Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe Vera contains this as ingredient number 2.

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Typology Hydrating Toner 1% Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe Vera contains this as ingredient number 5.

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder comes from the aloe plant.

You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness.

Aloe leaves are also great moisturizers. They are naturally rich in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugars. Polysaccharides are able to mimic the carbs found in the top layer of your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.

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Typology Hydrating Toner 1% Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe Vera contains this as ingredient number 7.

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Typology Hydrating Toner 1% Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe Vera contains this as ingredient number 8.

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Typology Hydrating Toner 1% Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe Vera contains this as ingredient number 9.

Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

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