it's been ages since i last use an exfoliating toner. i've been using retinol so somehow it makes me forget about exfoliating toners and other exfoliating products. however, since i used votre peau night cream that contains glycolic acid and i saw the result on my skin, i want to keep using exfoliating products, so i thought an exfoliating toner will be a good option. i got cosrx abc toner as gift some time ago so i decided to compare it with somethinc glow maker. though both of them are not quite similar, but they're both exfoliating toner. i will write separate post that will compare them both head to head. for now, let's talk about somethinc glow maker first.
this is the description from their website: daily exfoliating toner for beginners. a mild daily exfoliating toner that is suitable for beginners or sensitive skin. exfoliate from the skin's deepest layer to the outermost layer. clinically proven to get rid of dead skin cells, unclogged pores, soften your skin texture, even out skin tone, removes the remaining dirt so that the skin can absorb skin care better, fight acne, blackheads and whiteheads. and in 30 days, let your skin glow!
main ingredients:
- 3% glycolic acid (AHA): AHA works in the skin layer of the epidermis stratum corneum to shed dead skin cells, get rid of closed dirt, excess oil to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and acne.
- 0,01% salicylic acid (BHA): able to even out the skin texture, reduce blackheads and acne, control sebum/oil production, clean the skin layers optimally.
- 0,1% lactobionic acid (PHA): PHA is a humectant that gently sheds dead skin cells with less irritation and keeps it supple.
- arginine: arginine acts as an antioxidant that can help balance the moisture level, increase skin elasticity and help collagen production to make our face look younger.
- betaine: the chemical structure of betaine resembles amino acid glycine with three additional methyl groups (called trimethylglycine). the benefits of betaine in skin care include hydrating, soothing, as an anti-inflammatory and anti-aging to skin.
- caffeine: caffeine is a powerful antioxidant known for its anti-aging benefits. caffeine can also reduce redness (rosacea) and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- anthemis nobilis flower extract (roman chamomile) has the ability to help moisture the skin from within, relieve inflammation, act as an antioxidant and inhibit bacterial growth.
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| the bottle |
the packaging: there are two sizes of this toner, 100 ml and 40 ml. the overall look is the same. the only difference is the height and the dispensing system. i think for the full size one it use pump head but for the sample size, you have the usual opening that you can use to pour the toner onto the cotton pad. i have to praise the seal though. it has this plastic sealing on the opening so the toner is secure even though you bring it with you while traveling. i think they only wrap the outer bottle with plastic sealing and there's no box. there's description as well as the ingredients list on the bottle but i don't bother to read it as they print them in tiny fonts.
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| description at the back as well as ingredients list |
the scent: i think it's scentless but it's completely neutral. no annoying scent from the ingredients.
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| the plastic cover on the opening |
the product: it's just like other watery toner. it looks and feels like water. i use cotton pad as this is an exfoliating toner. the funny thing is, with acwell licorice toner, my cotton pad is dirty even from the first use. while with this one, the first time i use it, my cotton pad still looks clean. but after a week or so, my cotton pad is a little bit dirty but not as dirty as when i used acwell one. if you're curious, this toner last for more than a month on me (i only use it in the morning, half of my face only).
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| you can see that the cotton pad is not as dirty as the one that i had when i used acwell licorice toner |
the result: i have to agree that it's mild since i don't experience any dryness or any negative reaction. there's no tingling whatsoever when i used it. i only use this in the morning to avoid over exfoliation since i use retinol at night. now let's move on to their claims. unclogged pores - okay, i see fewer blackheads. but let me remind you that i also use another cream that contains AHA BHA weekly. soften your skin texture - sorry to say, but no.. i still have bumps on my side of face where i use this toner. even out skin tone - this one might be, but not completely because of this toner only. i also use vitamin c in the afternoon so they might help with the skin tone as well. removes remaining dirt - yes, the dirt on the cotton pad is the proof. fight acne and its friends - sadly no. i still get some acne popping, but i think it's hormonal.
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| you can see from the progress picture that even though my skin got better at first, then it took turn and got worse. |
that being said, i think i don't think i'll buy the full size one. i prefer acwell one over this one. maybe i'll just use their exfoliating serum instead of their toner. but if you're afraid to use stronger acid or you're still beginning your acid journey, then this might be a good option. this one is mild, non scented and it's a local product so it's easier to get them. more over, somethinc often holds sales and promotions, so make sure to snatch them during sales period, which is quite often. price wise, it's very affordable and somehow for the toner, they use the normal size so price per ml will still be affordable.
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