Skin science article
Nacific Pink AHABHA Toner Versus Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA
Nacific Pink AHABHA Toner Versus Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA This smoothing toner is formulated around Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract and Niacinamide to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. This smoothing toner is formulated
Nacific Pink AHABHA Toner Versus Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA
This smoothing toner is formulated around Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract and Niacinamide to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
This smoothing toner is formulated around Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Glycerin
Dipropylene Glycol
Butylene Glycol
1,2-Hexanediol
Isopentyldiol
Niacinamide
Water
Betaine
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Sodium Citrate
Propanediol
Allantoin
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Citric Acid
Salicylic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Adenosine
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Cyanocobalamin
Glutathione
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Tranexamic Acid
Calamine
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Benzyl Glycol
Centella Asiatica Extract
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
Raspberry Ketone
Linalool
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Water, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cyanocobalamin, Glutathione, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tranexamic Acid, Calamine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone, Linalool
Prunus Mume Fruit Water
Glycolic Acid
Pentylene Glycol
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Honey Extract
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Tromethamine
Sodium PCA
Glucose
C12-14 Pareth-12
Fructooligosaccharides
Fructose
Caprylyl Glycol
Sodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Ethyl Hexanediol
Water, Prunus Mume Fruit Water, Glycolic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Honey Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Sodium PCA, Glucose, C12-14 Pareth-12, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Ethyl Hexanediol
Alternatives
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
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.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
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.
Glycerin (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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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.
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!