Pacifica Vegan Collagen Hydrating Milk Tonic Versus The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Toner
Pacifica Vegan Collagen Hydrating Milk Tonic Versus The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Toner This hydrating essence is formulated around Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This smoothing toner i
Pacifica Vegan Collagen Hydrating Milk Tonic Versus The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Toner
This hydrating essence is formulated around Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
This smoothing toner is formulated around Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Propanediol
Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Pullulan
Sclerotium Gum
Xanthan Gum
Lecithin
Silica
Glycerin
Polysorbate 20
Maltodextrin
Phenoxyethanol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Parfum
Water, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Propanediol, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Silica, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Glycolic Acid
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Sodium Hydroxide
Butylene Glycol
Alcohol
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Betaine
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Glycolic Acid, Propanediol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Betaine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
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 and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
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!