Comparison between EltaMD Skin Recovery Essence Toner vs. Simple Soothing Toner

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12 Ingredients 15

1
Water
1
Water
2
Propanediol
2
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
3
Biosaccharide Gum-1
3
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
4
Glycerin
4
Allantoin
5
Taurine
5
Panthenol
6
1,2-Hexanediol
6
Niacinamide
7
Caprylyl Glycol
7
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
8
Hydroxyacetophenone
8
Sodium PCA
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Uniqueness9 out of 12
75.0%
Uniqueness12 out of 15
80.0%

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
8 out of 12
67%
chemical
4 out of 12
33%
natural
5 out of 15
33%
chemical
9 out of 15
60%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#41,2-Hexanediol#6Glycine#12
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#10
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Allantoin#4Panthenol#5Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#7Sodium PCA#8Glycerin#9
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#3Allantoin#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Allantoin#4Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#7Citric Acid#12

Detailed view

EltaMD Skin Recovery Essence Toner vs. Simple Soothing Toner
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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#2Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Origin: chemical
Role: Humectant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Biosaccharide Gum-1

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Moisturizing
Soothing
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin
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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#4Allantoin

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Moisturizing
Pore Shrinking
Softening
Soothing
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Allantoin usually doesn’t catch too much attention, but it is an essential ingredient for sensitive, dry, and problem skin. It is a good moisturizer that makes skin hydrated. But manufacturers love it because of its strong soothing effect. It also exfoliates dead cells, stimulates recovery of your skin, and helps to protect the skin from the sun, frost, and similar negative impacts.

The component is researched very well and its soothing activity is confirmed by scientists. Used in concentration between 0.5-2%.

Position 5

#5Taurine

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Soothing
Anti-aging
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Panthenol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
Hair conditioning
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Panthenol is a proud member of a league of the best-performing components. It's a stable form of Vitamin B5 and is also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. It’s a very good and effective component for hydration, healing, and soothing irritated skin. It works so soft and gentle that it’s even recommended for people with skin problems like eczema.

In haircare products it’s used for protecting the fiber. It’s researched very well and doesn’t have any negative side effects.

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