ADVANCED CLINICALS Vitamin C and Ferulic Toner
Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks well
“Replenishes moisture for refreshed, glowing skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glucosamine hcl, glycerin.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Evens skin toneAminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Ferulic acid + 3 moreMay help
“This Vitamin C-Glow Toner, infused with Apple Extract and Peptides, helps visibly brighten and smooth skin while improving the look of uneven tone and texture.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, ferulic acid, glucosamine hcl, punica granatum extract.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Ferulic acid + 14 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ferulic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, punica granatum extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Ferulic acid + 5 moreMay help
“Quantity Description C-Glow Toner with Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid is enriched with pure Roswater and Peptides for a refreshing antioxidant glow.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, ferulic acid. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinPyrus malus fruit extract~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractPeg-12 dimethicone~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconeAminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less potent derivative of vitamin C. It can help neautralize free radicals and even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration (required levels are likely to be much higher than for pure vitamin C, and solid studies are lacking at the moment)
More about Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphateFerulic acid~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceRosa canina fruit oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Lactobacillus ferment~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentGlucosamine hcl~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
More about Glucosamine hclRosa damascena flower water~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- 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 extractPunica granatum extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractRubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractCoffea robusta seed extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractVitis vinifera leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractArctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractMorinda citrifolia fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus fruit~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aristotelia chilensis fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance
More about Aristotelia chilensis fruit extractBrassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.25%
- 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 acetatePanax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractIsopentyldiol~0.05–0.2%
Pentylene glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMaltodextrin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Hexylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ci 14700~0.01–0.05%
Ci 17200~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Peg-12 dimethicone, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Ferulic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Rosa canina fruit oil, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Lactobacillus ferment, Glucosamine hcl, Rosa damascena flower water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Punica granatum extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Coffea robusta seed extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Vitis vinifera leaf extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit, Aristotelia chilensis fruit extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Panax ginseng root extract, Isopentyldiol, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Maltodextrin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Unknown, Ci 14700, Ci 17200
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| ADVANCED CLINICALSVitamin C and Ferulic TonerYOUR PRODUCT | Estée LauderAdvanced Night Repair Recovery Treatment Essence | MEDI-PEELAesthe Derma Red Marine Collagen Toner | innisfreeYouth Enhancing Treatment Essence | |
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| Match | — | 52% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | $12.99 | $80.00+$67.01 | — | $46.00+$33.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-32 | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Hexapeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ADVANCED CLINICALS - Vitamin C and Ferulic Toner" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Evens skin tone and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.90% - 1.40%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (lactobacillus ferment 0.50% - 1.20%, glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%, glucosamine hcl 0.40% - 0.95% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.90% - 1.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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