Comparison between TIA'M Vita B3 Source vs. KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner

Find out which product is better for your skin.

15 Ingredients 33

1
Water
1
Saccharomyces/​xylinum/​black Tea Ferment
2
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3;)
2
Water
3
Butylene Glycol
3
Propanediol
4
Arbutin
4
Glycerin
5
Allantoin
5
Dipropylene Glycol
6
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
6
1,2-Hexanediol
7
Lindera Erythrocarpa Extract
7
Betaine
8
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
8
Glycereth-26
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Uniqueness10 out of 15
66.7%
Uniqueness28 out of 33
84.8%

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
3 out of 15
20%
chemical
6 out of 15
40%
natural
9 out of 33
27%
chemical
18 out of 33
55%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#3Arbutin#4Allantoin#5Sodium Hyaluronate#111,2-Hexanediol#15
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#5
Dry skin
Positive: 9Negative: 0
Glycerin#41,2-Hexanediol#6Betaine#7Sodium Hyaluronate#13Panthenol#17Butylene Glycol#22Allantoin#25Beta-Glucan#27Tocopherol#29
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#25Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#25

Detailed view

TIA'M Vita B3 Source vs. KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule 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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#1Saccharomyces/​xylinum/​black Tea Ferment

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2

#2Niacinamide (Vitamin B3;)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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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

#3Butylene 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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#3Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

Position 4

#4Arbutin

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin
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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

#5Allantoin

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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#5Dipropylene 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.

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