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The Inkey List PHA Toner vs Tirtir Milk Skin Toner

Tirtir Milk Skin Toner scores 8.2/9.8 vs The Inkey List PHA Toner at 6.9/9.8. Tirtir Milk Skin Toner wins for hydration.

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The Inkey List

PHA Toner

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6.9

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Tirtir

Milk Skin Toner

tonermid-range

8.2

Score comparison

Tirtir Milk Skin Toner takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

The Inkey List wins 0

Tied 2

Tirtir wins 3

9.0

The Inkey List

Tirtir

Ingredient face-off

23% overlap

16The Inkey List

5Shared

22Tirtir

Only in The Inkey List PHA Toner

11 unique

Water (Aqua/Eau)Gluconolactone Pentylene Glycol Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Ppg-26-Buteth-26 Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Caprylyl Glycol Citric Acid+1 more

Shared ingredients

5 in common

Propanediol Niacinamide Glycerin 2-Hexanediol Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Tirtir Milk Skin Toner

17 unique

Water Butylene Glycol Lactobacillus Ferment Dimethicone Adenosine Carbomer Panthenol Allantoin Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Tromethamine+7 more

Why Tirtir Milk Skin Toner comes out ahead

Where Tirtir Milk Skin Toner really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.1 compared to The Inkey List PHA Toner's 5.3. With Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Panthenol in its top ingredients, Tirtir Milk Skin Toner delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Tirtir Milk Skin Toner scores 5.3 here versus 3.4 for The Inkey List PHA Toner. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Tirtir Milk Skin Toner brings Niacinamide, Adenosine, and Allantoin as actives, while the Inkey List PHA Toner relies on Gluconolactone and Niacinamide. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

The Inkey List PHA Toner is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Tirtir Milk Skin Toner is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 6.9, The Inkey List PHA Toner is a decent pick. Tirtir Milk Skin Toner sits at the mid-range level with a 8.2 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

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+1.3 lead

Tirtir Milk Skin Toner wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

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6.9The Inkey List

8.2Tirtir

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: The Inkey List PHA Toner or Tirtir Milk Skin Toner?

Based on ingredient analysis, Tirtir Milk Skin Toner scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do The Inkey List PHA Toner and Tirtir Milk Skin Toner share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between The Inkey List PHA Toner and Tirtir Milk Skin Toner?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: The Inkey List PHA Toner→Full analysis: Tirtir Milk Skin Toner→

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