Comparison between Carbon Theory Facial Purifying Tonic vs. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 7
Components only in Carbon Theory Facial Purifying Tonic 16
Uniqueness: 69.6%
Components only in The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution 35
Uniqueness: 83.3%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium Lactate
2
Glycolic Acid
3
Lactic Acid
3
Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water
4
Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract
4
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water
5
Heptyl Glucoside
5
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water
6
Polysorbate-20
6
Propanediol
7
Phenoxyethanol
7
Glycerin
8
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
8
Triethanolamine
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Facial Purifying Tonic:
Acne fighting, Deodorant, Tones up skin, Anti dandruff
Effects unique for Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution:
Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Protection, Hair strengthening, Hair protection, Hair follicle nutrition
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
14 out of 23
61%
chemical
7 out of 23
30%
natural
14 out of 42
33%
chemical
22 out of 42
52%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Sodium Lactate#2Glycerin#12Tocopherol#22
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#11
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 7
Lactic Acid#3Citric Acid#9Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract#10Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#11Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil#13Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil#19Limonene#23
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#7Glycine#14Sodium PCA#25Sodium Lactate#261,2-Hexanediol#41
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glycolic Acid#2Citric Acid#33

Detailed view

Carbon Theory Facial Purifying Tonic vs. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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