Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic Versus First Aid Beauty Oil-Minimizing Toner with Salicylic Acid

Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic Versus First Aid Beauty Oil-Minimizing Toner with Salicylic Acid Detailed comparison of Medik8 Press and Clear Tonic versus First Aid Beauty Oil-Minimizing Toner with Salicylic Acid. This acne toner is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Tranexamic Acid to clear breakouts and refine the look of pores. This oil-control toner is formulated around Salicylic Acid to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores. Water Propanediol Glycereth-26 Salicylic Acid Tranexamic Acid Dimethyl Isosorbide Cyclodextrin Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate Lecithin Oryza Sativa Lees Extract Xanthan Gum Ethylhexylglycerin Butylene Glycol Sclerotium Gum 1,2-Hexanediol Pullulan Disodium EDTA Sodium Hydroxide Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Phenoxyethanol Buteth-3 Hydroxyacetophenone Sodium Metabisulfite Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate Tributyl Citrate Potassium Sorbate Silica Sodium Benzoate Citric Acid Water, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Salicylic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cyclodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pullulan, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Buteth-3, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Tributyl Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid Polysorbate 20 Glycerin Hamamelis Virginiana Water Dipropylene Glycol Salix Nigra Bark Extract Carica Papaya Fruit Extract Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Sodium PCA Lactic Acid Maltodextrin Benzoic Acid Tetrasodium EDTA Water, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root, Sodium PCA, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA 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. 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. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10). You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own. Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU. Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety