Comparison between E.l.f. Keep Your Balance Toner vs. Neutrogena Skin Balancing Gel Cleanser

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28 Ingredients 14

1
Water
1
Water
2
Alcohol Denatured
2
Glycerin
3
Butylene Glycol
3
Kaolin
4
Glycerin
4
Bentonite
5
Propylene Glycol
5
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
6
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
6
Gluconolactone
7
Sodium Hyaluronate
7
Citric Acid
8
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract
8
Sodium Hydroxide
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Uniqueness23 out of 28
82.1%
Uniqueness9 out of 14
64.3%

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
12 out of 28
43%
chemical
14 out of 28
50%
natural
8 out of 14
57%
chemical
6 out of 14
43%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 1
Butylene Glycol#3Glycerin#4Propylene Glycol#5Sodium Hyaluronate#7Alcohol Denatured#2
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#8Benzoic Acid#24
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Titanium Dioxide#14Citric Acid#7

Detailed view

E.l.f. Keep Your Balance Toner vs. Neutrogena Skin Balancing Gel Cleanser
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

#2Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

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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

#3Butylene 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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#3Kaolin

Origin: natural
Role: Abrasive, Anticaking agent, Bulking agent
Cleansing
Soothing
Lightening
Lifting
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Glycerin

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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#4Bentonite

Origin: natural
Role: Bulking agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 5

#5Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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#5Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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