Versed Weekend Glow Daily Brightening Solution Versus Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Toner for Normal to Dry Skin
Updated on July 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, 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
Versed Weekend Glow Daily Brightening Solution 22 ingredients
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Toner for Normal to Dry Skin 31 ingredients
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Versed Weekend Glow Daily Brightening Solution 22 ingredients
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Toner for Normal to Dry Skin 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
SolventLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycolic Acid, Propanediol, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, Kojic Acid, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycereth-26
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Genistein
Skin ConditioningCarnosine
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Laureth-23
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycereth-26, Allantoin, Genistein, Carnosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Polysorbate 20, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Laureth-4, Laureth-23, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideDisodium 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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Ingredient Ratings
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Versed Weekend Glow Daily Brightening Solution 22 ingredients
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Toner for Normal to Dry Skin 31 ingredients
Reviews
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Versed Weekend Glow Daily Brightening Solution 22 ingredients
Works, but irritating on sensitive skin
I've used two bottles in the past. It works at brightening up hyperpigmentation, but took awhile for my skin to build up the tolerance needed for it. Usually left my t-zone very red.
An amazing AHA toner for anyone that wants a good value toner for hyperpigmentation or acne/post acne scarring. It absorbs very well and has a nice glycolic/lactic/kojic/azelaic acid mix that i just love and have been using since 2023, Only red flag is that its marketed for every day and i just don't recommend due to my personal experience. Lets guess you have the most healthy skin barrier with Show more
