Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Yes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic versus Bolden Skin Brightening Toner .
Published on March 28, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Yes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic 32 ingredients
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner 34 ingredients
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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Yes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic 32 ingredients
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner 34 ingredients
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Yes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic 32 ingredients
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner 34 ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Water • Lactic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Propanediol • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Acer Saccharum Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Citric Acid • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract • Citrus Grandis Fruit Water • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Allantoin • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Glycerin • Sodium Gluconate • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Limonene
Water • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Lavandula Intermedia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Niacinamide • Glycerin • Glycolic Acid • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Panthenol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium PCA • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Beta Vulgaris Root Extract • Disodium EDTA • Hydrolyzed Corn Starch • Lens Esculenta Seed Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Parfum • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Algae Extract • Artemisia Vulgaris Extract • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Benzoic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Copper Gluconate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-37 • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Propanediol • Phenoxyethanol
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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 WaterYes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic contains this as ingredient number 2.
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidYes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic contains this as ingredient number 4.
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideYes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic contains this as ingredient number 5.
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolYes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic contains this as ingredient number 6.
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 33.
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.
Lemons contains antioxidants, which may help with anti-aging. They are also rich in citric acid, an AHA.
And of course, lemons are rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with skin-brightening and increasing collagen production.
The acidity of lemons may work as an astringent for acne.
However, lemons can also cause skin sensitivity due to its limonene content. It can also increase photosensitivity, or sensitivity to the sun.
This ingredient is also used to add a lemon scent to products.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Fruit ExtractYes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic contains this as ingredient number 11.
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 HyaluronateYes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic contains this as ingredient number 17.
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 28.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractYes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic contains this as ingredient number 20.
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 GlycerinYes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic contains this as ingredient number 25.
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateYes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic contains this as ingredient number 27.
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Yes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic contains this as ingredient number 29.
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 34.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumYes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic contains this as ingredient number 31.
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.
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Yes To Grapefruit Glow-Boosting Daily Exfoliating Tonic 32 ingredients
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner 34 ingredients
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