Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner Versus Glytone Enhance Brightening Solution
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and 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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner 24 ingredients
Glytone Enhance Brightening Solution 25 ingredients
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Vivant skin care Skin Nourishing Toner 24 ingredients
Glytone Enhance Brightening Solution 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentSaccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientHoney Extract
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantGlycine
Buffering
Fructose
HumectantUrea
Buffering
Inositol
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Propylene Glycol, Mandelic Acid, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Glycine, Fructose, Urea, Inositol, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMalachite Extract
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium PCA
HumectantSymphytum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycolic Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Alcohol, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Malachite Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium PCA, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Blue 1 Lake
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 WaterPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideGlycerin 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 GlycerinEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAIngredient Ratings
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