Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of VT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad Standard versus VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad .
Last updated on March 26, 2024. Published on March 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, 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.
Ingredient Info
VT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad 30 ingredients
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad 40 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 🎉
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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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VT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad 30 ingredients
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad 40 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Salicylic Acid • Centella Asiatica Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Asiaticoside • Madecassoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid • Propolis Extract • Artemisia Annua Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Allantoin • Beta-Glucan • Tromethamine • Diethoxyethyl Succinate • Chlorphenesin • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dextrin • Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract • Disodium EDTA • Tocopherol • Propanediol • Betaine • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • 1,2-Hexanediol
Water • Niacinamide • Glycerin • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • C12-14 Pareth-12 • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Disodium EDTA • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract • Gluconolactone • Centella Asiatica Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Panthenol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Citrus Junos Seed Extract • Butylene Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glyceryl Linolenate • Glyceryl Arachidonate • Biotin • Thiamine Hcl • Retinyl Palmitate • Pyridoxine • Folic Acid • Madecassoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiaticoside • Cyanocobalamin • Asiatic Acid • Propolis Extract • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydroxyacetophenone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Parfum
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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 WaterVT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad Standard contains this as ingredient number 1.
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinVT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad Standard contains this as ingredient number 2.
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
VT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad Standard contains this as ingredient number 3.
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 20.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractVT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad Standard contains this as ingredient number 5.
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 HyaluronateVT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad Standard contains this as ingredient number 6.
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 18.
Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
VT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad Standard contains this as ingredient number 7.
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 31.
Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideVT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad Standard contains this as ingredient number 8.
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 29.
Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidVT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad Standard contains this as ingredient number 9.
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 30.
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidVT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad Standard contains this as ingredient number 10.
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 33.
Propolis Extract is also known as bee glue. It is a resinous mixture created from beeswax, bee saliva, and parts of trees.
Propolis Extract has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and antioxidant properties. Studies show propolis helps fight against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This may help with reducing acne and accelerate wound healing.
The flavonoids found in propolis extract are potent antioxidants. Antioxidants may help with reducing the signs of aging.
A study from 2020 found propolis to help reverse skin damage from UV.
Bees use propolis as a sealant to close any gaps in their hives.
speeding up new healthy cell growth.
Learn more about Propolis ExtractVT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad Standard contains this as ingredient number 11.
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 34.
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.
VT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad Standard contains this as ingredient number 22.
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 36.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAVT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad Standard contains this as ingredient number 25.
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
VT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad Standard contains this as ingredient number 30.
VT Cosmetics Cica Vital Toner Pad contains this as ingredient number 39.
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