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Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner Versus Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Cleanser

Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner Versus Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Cleanser Detailed comparison of Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner versus Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Cleanser. This calming t

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Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner Versus Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Cleanser Detailed comparison of Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner versus Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Cleanser. This calming toner is formulated around Calendula Officinalis Extract and Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract to calm redness. This mild cream cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry. Water Propylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Methylparaben Disodium EDTA Arctium Lappa Root Extract Calendula Officinalis Extract Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Allantoin Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract Althaea Officinalis Root Extract Water, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Allantoin, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Sodium Lauroamphoacetate Stearic Acid Glycerin Glycol Distearate Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Acrylates Copolymer Cetearyl Alcohol Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Sodium Chloride Sodium Hydroxide Xanthan Gum Caprylyl Glycol Hexylene Glycol Phenoxyethanol Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. 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!