Neutrogena

Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner

Pore Refining Toner

Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner contains 15 ingredients. INCI: Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycolic Acid, and more. We have found harmful alcohols, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Alcohol

Alcohols

Allergens

Comedogenic

Fragrance

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Malassezia Feeding

Gluten

Parabens

Silicones

Sulfates

#1 solvent in many skincare and haircare products. Usually, creams contain 40 - 70% of water, while toners and micellar water may have up to 90%. Manufacturers purify and deionize it before putting it into the product to make the formula last longer. As for the benefits, it is neither good nor bad. It's a neutral component itself, but it's a very important part of a product.

Water

Alcohol Denat.

Glycolic Acid

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

Sodium PCA

Salicylic Acid

Sodium Lactate

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Allantoin

Makes the product smell nice. It may be unsafe for skin because "fragrance" is a generic term. It may include a mixture of many different chemicals, sometimes not good for your skin. That's why it's one of the most popular causes of contact allergy.

Propylene Glycol

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract

AHA (Alphahydroxy Acid)

Antioxidants

BHA (Betahydroxy acid)

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Niacinamide

PHA (Polyhydroxy acid)

Retinoids

Vitamins

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Antiseptic

Healing

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

UV Protection

Brightening

Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner contains 15 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, comedogenic components, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens. But we have found: harmful alcohols, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution

Effaclar Clarifying Solution

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution contains 16 ingredients. INCI: Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Denat, Propanediol, and more. We have found Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components.

Benzyl Alcohol

Butylene Glycol

Alcohol Denat

Propanediol

Sodium Hydroxide

Capryloyl Glycine

Very popular preservative. It has been used in cosmetics for a long time and it's very well researched. Considered to be safe for skin.

Phenoxyethanol

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Menthol

Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide

Yeast Polysaccharides

It's a very popular solvent and viscosity controller. It also helps the components to absorb deeper into the skin and it is a humectant. It's considered to be safe and it is even used in food!

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution contains 16 ingredients. It's free of: Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, synthetic fragrances. But we have found: Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components.

Product Comparison

Pore Refining Toner

Effaclar Clarifying Solution

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

UV Protection

Positive effects

Moisturising

Soothing

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antiseptic

Brightening

Potential hazards

Alcohols

PEG

Malassezia Feeding

Fragrance

Potential hazards

Allergens

Alcohols

Comedogenic

PEG

Malassezia Feeding

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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