Comparison between The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution vs. Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

Find out which product is better for your skin.

42 Ingredients 21

1
Water
1
Houttuynia Cordata (Tsi) Extract
2
Glycolic Acid
2
Water
3
Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water
3
1,2-Hexanediol
4
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water
4
Glycerin
5
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water
5
Betaine
6
Propanediol
6
Panthenol
7
Glycerin
7
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
8
Triethanolamine
8
Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract
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Uniqueness39 out of 42
92.9%
Uniqueness18 out of 21
85.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution vs. Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
Position 1

#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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#1Houttuynia Cordata (Tsi) Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 2

#2Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.
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#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

#3Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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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

#4Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#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

#5Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water

Origin: No information
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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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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