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MoisturizingGlycerin, Butylene glycol + 2 moreWorks
“Revive lackluster skin with this hypoallergenic toner containing 10% licorice root water and various botanical ingredients (including peony, licorice, cimicifuga and arrowroot extracts) to replenish moisture and brighten skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin toneCamellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractNot delivered
“Green tea extract also helps calm and reduce pigmentation, including acne scars and dark spots.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Perilla ocymoides seed extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa centifolia flower extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root water~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateDipropylene glycol~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.05%
Poloxamer 184~1.4–2.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGlycerin~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolRheum palmatum root extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Psidium guajava leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPerilla ocymoides seed extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides seed extractPoncirus trifoliata fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilSodium citrate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPaeonia albiflora root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cimicifuga dahurica root extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycyrrhiza glabra root water, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Poloxamer 184, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Rheum palmatum root extract, Psidium guajava leaf extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Perilla ocymoides seed extract, Poncirus trifoliata fruit extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Cimicifuga dahurica root extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Propylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ACWELLLicorice pH Balancing Cleansing TonerYOUR PRODUCT | StyleKoreanEtude House SoonJung Cica Relief Toner | AMOREPACIFICVintage Single Extract Essence | MediFlowerARONYX Idebenone Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | $9.88 | — | — | $15.47+$5.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ACWELL - Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.50% - 1.15%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 17.55A$ up to 19.50A$ in Australia, from 12.60$ up to 18.00$ in the United States, for 25.20CA$ in Canada and at around 17.58£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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