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The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm Versus The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner
The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm Versus The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. This smoothing toner is formulated around Gluconolactone and Niacinamide to refine skin
The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm Versus The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner
This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
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
Ingredients Side-by-side
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Cetearyl Alcohol
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Candelilla Cera
Silica
Sorbitan Stearate
Tribehenin
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Water
Benzyl Alcohol
Phenoxyethanol
Lecithin
1,2-Hexanediol
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Tocopherol
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Candelilla Cera, Silica, Sorbitan Stearate, Tribehenin, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Water, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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
Ethylhexylglycerin
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
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!