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Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner Versus The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner
Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner Versus The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner This calming toner is formulated around Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to calm redness and balance excess oil. This smoothing toner is formulated aro
Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner Versus The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner
This calming toner is formulated around Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to calm redness and balance excess oil.
This smoothing toner is formulated around Gluconolactone and Niacinamide to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
1,2-Hexanediol
Hydroxyacetophenone
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Allantoin
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Beta-Glucan
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Beta-Glucan, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
Propanediol
Gluconolactone 3%
Niacinamide 3%
Pentylene Glycol
Glycerin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Potassium Sorbate
Sodium Benzoate
PPG-26-Buteth-26
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Caprylyl Glycol
Citric Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
Water, Propanediol, Gluconolactone 3%, Niacinamide 3%, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
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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
Ethylhexylglycerin 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.
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!