Works for
ExfoliationCapryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
“LHA infused offers a gentle exfoliation, smoothing out skin texture and improving skin tone.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hyaluronic acid + 4 moreWorks
“A multi-function toner replenishes hydration and helps refine skin texture after cleansing.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
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 toneCapryloyl salicylic acid, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractMay help
“LHA infused offers a gentle exfoliation, smoothing out skin texture and improving skin tone.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid, glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~2–3%
Glycereth-26~2.1–3.1%
Butylene glycol~1.7–2.6%
- 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 glycolEthylhexylglycerin~1.5–2.2%
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateTricholoma matsutake extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Hydrolyzed cicer seed extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhododendron chrysanthum leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHouttuynia cordata extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sedum sarmentosum extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractSaccharide isomerate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oxygen~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oxygen molecules that are abundant in normal air. In cosmetic formulas typically comes as a perfluorohexane oxygen emulsion. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipment
More about OxygenCitric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.01–0.05%
- 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 citrateIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Tricholoma matsutake extract, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed cicer seed extract, Rhododendron chrysanthum leaf extract, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Houttuynia cordata extract, Sedum sarmentosum extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Saccharide isomerate, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Oxygen, Citric acid, Sodium citrate
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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.
| ACWELLReal Aqua Balancing TonerYOUR PRODUCT | ROUND LABPine Calming Cica Toner | ManyoBifida Biome Ampoule Pad | SKIN 1004.Madagascar Centella Poremizing Clear Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | $22.50 | $16.56−$5.94 | $18.84−$3.66 | $13.65−$8.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Arginine | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Parnell Cicamanu TonerMAXCLINIC Pro Hyaluron Toner
Product summary
"ACWELL - Real Aqua Balancing Toner" is effective for: Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.30% - 0.75%, hyaluronic acid 0.35% - 0.85% and glycerin 3.30% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 19.39$ up to 25.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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