Sisley Paris Floral Toning Lotion Versus Biologique Recherche L'Eauxygénante

Sisley Paris Floral Toning Lotion Versus Biologique Recherche L'Eauxygénante

This calming toner is formulated around Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water to calm redness.

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Pentylene Glycol

Rosa Centifolia Flower Water

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Citrate

Citric Acid

Parfum

Phenoxyethanol

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

Linalool

Limonene

Citronellol

Water, Pentylene Glycol, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water

Butylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol

Perfluorodecalin

Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract

Hydrolyzed Silk

Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether

Poloxamer 188

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water, Water, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Perfluorodecalin, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether, Poloxamer 188, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).

It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.

On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.

Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).

You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.

Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.

Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.

Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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