Comparison between Glad2Glow Pomegranate Niacinamide Power Bright Serum- vs. Simple Soothing Toner

Find out which product is better for your skin.

38 Ingredients 15

1
Water
1
Water
2
Butylene Glycol
2
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
3
Niacinamide
3
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
4
Propylene Glycol
4
Allantoin
5
Alpha-Arbutin
5
Panthenol
6
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
6
Niacinamide
7
1,2-Hexanediol
7
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
8
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
8
Sodium PCA
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Uniqueness33 out of 38
86.8%
Uniqueness10 out of 15
66.7%

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
11 out of 38
29%
chemical
20 out of 38
53%
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: 6Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Propylene Glycol#41,2-Hexanediol#7Allantoin#11Sodium Hyaluronate#23Glycerin#34
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#11Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract#19
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#11Citric Acid#36
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

Glad2Glow Pomegranate Niacinamide Power Bright Serum- 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

#2Butylene 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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#2Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

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

#3Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

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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

#4Propylene 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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#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

#5Alpha-Arbutin

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
Lightening
Nutrifying
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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