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The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner Versus Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner

The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner Versus Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner Detailed comparison of The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner versus Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner. This smoothing toner is formul

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The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner Versus Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner Detailed comparison of The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner versus Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner. This smoothing toner is formulated around Gluconolactone and Niacinamide to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. This calming toner is formulated around Calendula Officinalis Extract and Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract to calm redness. No key ingredients 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 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 Propylene 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 These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Pentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula: Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses. On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations. Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%. 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!