Comparison between CeraVe Hydrating Toner vs. Thayers Alcohol-free Witch Hazel Toner With Aloe Vera Cucumber

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25 Ingredients 13

1
Water
1
Water
2
Propanediol
2
Glycerin
3
Glycerin
3
Certified Organic Witch Hazel Extract Blend
4
Butylene Glycol
4
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/​leaf/​twig Extract
5
PPG-6 Decyltetradeceth-30
5
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Filet Of Aloe Vera)
6
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
6
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Filet Of Aloe Vera)
7
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
7
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
8
Ceramide Np
8
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
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Uniqueness20 out of 25
80.0%
Uniqueness8 out of 13
61.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
6 out of 25
24%
chemical
14 out of 25
56%
natural
7 out of 13
54%
chemical
3 out of 13
23%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Butylene Glycol#4Sodium Hyaluronate#16Tocopherol#21
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#22
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract#7
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#12

Detailed view

CeraVe Hydrating Toner vs. Thayers Alcohol-free Witch Hazel Toner With Aloe Vera Cucumber
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.

Position 2

#2Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#3Certified Organic Witch Hazel Extract Blend

Origin: natural
Role: No information
Position 4

#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#4Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/​leaf/​twig Extract

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 5

#5PPG-6 Decyltetradeceth-30

Origin: No information
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Filet Of Aloe Vera)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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