Wardah Aloe Hydramild Essence Toner Versus SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner
This smoothing toner is formulated around Gluconolactone and Squalane to refine skin texture and hydrate skin.
This brightening toner is formulated around Centella Asiatica Leaf Water and Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Chelating
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentParfum
Masking
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Isomalt
HumectantEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Squalane, Dimethicone, Sodium Citrate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Sclerotium Gum, Behenyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Mica, Arachidyl Glucoside, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Parfum, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, Tin Oxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Isomalt, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Trideceth-9, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract, Polysorbate 20, CI 17200
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Phytate
ChelatingMethylpropanediol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Water, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Xylitol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dioleate, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Adenosine, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Phytate, Methylpropanediol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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