Comparison between Face Reality Moisture Balance Toner vs. Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

Find out which product is better for your skin.

20 Ingredients 21

1
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
1
Houttuynia Cordata (Tsi) Extract
2
Water
2
Water
3
Alcohol Denatured
3
1,2-Hexanediol
4
Glycerin
4
Glycerin
5
Polysorbate-20
5
Betaine
6
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
6
Panthenol
7
Sodium Lactate
7
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
8
Sodium PCA
8
Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract
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Uniqueness18 out of 20
90.0%
Uniqueness19 out of 21
90.5%

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
5 out of 20
25%
chemical
9 out of 20
45%
natural
11 out of 21
52%
chemical
7 out of 21
33%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Glycerin#4Sodium Lactate#7Sodium PCA#8Alcohol Denatured#3
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#1
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#3Glycerin#4Betaine#5Panthenol#6Butylene Glycol#9Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#11
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#11

Detailed view

Face Reality Moisture Balance Toner vs. Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
Position 1

#1Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin
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#1Houttuynia Cordata (Tsi) Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 2
Both products have the same component on this position.

#2Water

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 3

#3Alcohol 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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#31,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

Position 4
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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.

Position 5

#5Polysorbate-20

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.

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#5Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Betaine is used a lot in “organic” skincare products. It is a good moisturizer that not only hydrates the skin but also strengthens the cell membrane. This helps to lower the water loss over time. It also softens the skin and reduces irritation and redness. It’s often used at a 3-5% concentration depending on the product.

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