Medik8 Daily Refresh Balancing Toner™ vs The Derma Co Hypochlorous Anti-Acne Hydrating Spray

Medik8

The Derma Co

A toner built around Niacinamide and Astringent, for hydration and barrier repair.

A toner, for barrier repair and pollution defence.

Toner

18 ingredients

7 ingredients

Brand price

GBP 25.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 399.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

No key ingredients

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Beta-Glucan
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Glycerin
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Allantoin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Skin Conditioning

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Allantoin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Hypochlorous Acid
Antimicrobial

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →

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