Comparison between Simple Soothing Toner vs. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Lotion QD

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15 Ingredients 10

1
Water
1
Water
2
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
2
Glycerin
3
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
3
Dipropylene Glycol
4
Allantoin
4
Butylene Glycol
5
Panthenol
5
Propylene Glycol
6
Niacinamide
6
Pentylene Glycol
7
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
7
Niacinamide
8
Sodium PCA
8
Caprylyl Glycol
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Uniqueness11 out of 15
73.3%
Uniqueness6 out of 10
60.0%

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
5 out of 15
33%
chemical
9 out of 15
60%
natural
5 out of 10
50%
chemical
5 out of 10
50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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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
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#4Propylene Glycol#5
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#9

Detailed view

Simple Soothing Toner vs. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Lotion QD
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

#2Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

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

#3Hamamelis 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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#3Dipropylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent, emulsifier, viscosity decreasing, and masking agent. It helps to extract useful chemicals from plants and leaves, making natural components in a product more effective. It also helps to hydrate the skin. Considered safe for health and doesn't irritate the skin in common concentration.

Position 4

#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%.

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#4Butylene 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.

Position 5

#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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#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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