Comparison between Medik8 Balance Moisturiser With Glycolic Acid Activator vs. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

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Ingredients in both products 10
Components only in Medik8 Balance Moisturiser With Glycolic Acid Activator 33
Balance Moisturizer: Water, Saccharide Isomerate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide and 28 more. Show.
Uniqueness: 76.7%
Components only in The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution 33
Uniqueness: 78.6%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Balance Moisturizer: Water
1
Water
2
Saccharide Isomerate
2
Glycolic Acid
3
Polyacrylamide
3
Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water
4
Glycerin
4
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water
5
C13-14 Isoparaffin
5
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water
6
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
6
Propanediol
7
Cetearyl Isononanoate
7
Glycerin
8
Cocoglycerides
8
Triethanolamine
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Balance Moisturiser With Glycolic Acid Activator:
Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Deodorant
Effects unique for Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution:
UV Protection, Regeneration, Hair strengthening, Hair follicle nutrition
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
11 out of 43
26%
chemical
26 out of 43
60%
natural
14 out of 42
33%
chemical
22 out of 42
52%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 7Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Propylene Glycol#221,2-Hexanediol#29Beta-Glucan#30Butylene Glycol#381,2-Hexanediol#40Sodium Hyaluronate#41
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Glycolic Acid#36Lauric Acid#17
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 5
Citric Acid#26Limonene#32Linalool#33Citral#34Glycolic Acid#36
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#7Glycine#14Sodium PCA#25Sodium Lactate#261,2-Hexanediol#41
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glycolic Acid#2Citric Acid#33

Detailed view

Medik8 Balance Moisturiser With Glycolic Acid Activator vs. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
Position 1

#1Balance Moisturizer: Water

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#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.

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