COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner Versus D'Alba Peptide No-Sebum Balancing Toner

COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner Versus D'Alba Peptide No-Sebum Balancing Toner

This smoothing toner is formulated around Salix Alba Bark Water and Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.

This oil-control toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Betaine Salicylate to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Salix Alba Bark Water

Pyrus Malus Fruit Water

Butylene Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Sodium Lactate

Glycolic Acid

Betaine Salicylate

Allantoin

Panthenol

Ethyl Hexanediol

Water, Salix Alba Bark Water, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Lactate, Glycolic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ethyl Hexanediol

Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract

Propanediol

Glycereth-26

Glycerin

Niacinamide

Betaine

Trideceth-10

Caprylyl Glycol

Cocos Nucifera Water

Tuber Magnatum Extract

Ethylhexylglycerin

Adenosine

Disodium EDTA

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Pentylene Glycol

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Water, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Betaine, Trideceth-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Cocos Nucifera Water, Butylene Glycol, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine Salicylate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

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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.

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin

Emollient, helping to soften skin

Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas

Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.

Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.

It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.

Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.

This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.

Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.

Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.

Betaine Salicylate is considered a salicylic acid alternative.

Limited studies exist proving this ingredient to be a complete alternative to salicylic acid. Based on existing research, this ingredient does not penetrate as deeply and is not shown to be as effective.

However, this makes it a great choice for those with sensitive skin or need gentle BHA action.

This ingredient is created using betaine and salicylic acid.

This ingredient is oil-soluble and is most effective at a pH range of 3.8-4.2.

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.

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. Remember to stay hydrated!

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