Environmental Shield Essential-C Toner vs Milky Toner with Hyaluronic Acid — Ingredient Comparison

Murad

Environmental Shield Essential-C Toner

Toner · 46 ingredients · USA

Murad's Essential-C Toner with vitamin C is an energizing, refreshing toner that restores balance and rejuvenates environmentally stressed skin.

Cruelty-free

ULTA Beauty Collection

Milky Toner with Hyaluronic Acid

Toner · 18 ingredients

Double-duty skincare? Yes, please! Ulta Beauty Collection's Milky Toner refreshes like a toner and nourishes like a cream with hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Give your skin the love it deserves with this multi-tasking marvel.

Fragrance-freeCruelty-free

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How these two interact

No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Toner products.

At a glance

Fragrance-free

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Cruelty-free

Price

$42

$15

$27 less

Key ingredients

Retinol

A retinoid that speeds cell turnover to smooth texture, soften lines, and clear pores.

L-Ascorbic Acid

A form of vitamin C — an antioxidant that brightens, fades dark spots, and supports collagen.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Sodium PCA

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Licorice Root

Brightens and soothes at once.

AHA

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Soothing

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Antioxidant