Acure Ultra Hydrating Cucumber & Hyaluronic Superfine Mist Versus Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner

Acure Ultra Hydrating Cucumber & Hyaluronic Superfine Mist Versus Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner Detailed comparison of Acure Ultra Hydrating Cucumber & Hyaluronic Superfine Mist versus Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner. This hydrating toner is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This pore-care toner is formulated around Salix Alba Bark Extract and Squalane to refine the look of pores and balance excess oil. No concerns Water Glycerin Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract Biosaccharide Gum-1 Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hyaluronate Water, Glycerin, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate Salix Alba Bark Extract Squalane Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer Betaine Salicylate Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil Curcuma Longa Root Extract Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract Amber Powder Corallina Officinalis Extract Sodium Chloride Citric Acid Sodium Gluconate Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Citronellol Water, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Squalane, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Betaine Salicylate, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Amber Powder, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citronellol Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water is the water (or juice) pressed from cucumber. It has skin conditioning properties that offers gentle hydration. Cucumbers are about 95% water. The other 5% has some pretty nice things for skin like vitamin C, caffeic acid, and flavonoids that all have antioxidant activity. A 2011 study found that cucumber fruit juice can fight free radicals and help protect two proteins that keep skin firm and plump (hyaluronic acid and elastin). This is why it's sometimes considered a potential anti-wrinkle ingredient. Since this ingredient is usually used at low concentrations (up to 3%), it acts more as a soothing and skin conditioning ingredient than a powerhouse active. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products. This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus. Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more. You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives. 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 mul