No7 Toning Water vs Alpha-H Clear Skin Tonic

No7

Alpha-H

A toner built around Panthenol, for hydration and pollution defence.

A toner built around Astringent and BHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Toner

15 ingredients

32 ingredients

Brand price

USD 7.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

AUD 44.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from United Kingdom

Brand from Australia

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free and Paraben-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20

Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat.
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat.
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat.

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Irritation6
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema6
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat., Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea6
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat., Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Alcohol Denat. (in both products)
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Polysorbate 20 (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Sodium Citrate
Buffering
0 / —
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Sodium Methylparaben
Preservative
0 / —
- Parabens

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Alcohol Denat. (in both products)
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Skin Conditioning
- Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)
- Oil Control
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Polysorbate 20 (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
- Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Reduces Irritation

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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Alcohol Denat.
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol Denat. is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat. →
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →
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.
Learn more about Glycerin →
Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →