Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“The toner is formulated using French Sea Water and Ceramides, helping to protect and maintain your skin’s natural moisture barrier to keep hydration locked in.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, biosaccharide gum-1.
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: niacinamide
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, AdenosineWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dipropylene glycol~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about Betaine1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1%
Niacinamide~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePropanediol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAlcohol denat.~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycereth-26~0.95–1.45%
Butylene glycol~0.6–1.4%
- 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 glycolEnteromorpha compressa extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Codium tomentosum extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractGlycereth-25 pca isostearate~0.2–0.75%
Artemisia princeps leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Maris aqua~0.1–0.5%
Parfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAdenosine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Alcohol denat., Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, Enteromorpha compressa extract, Codium tomentosum extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Glycereth-25 pca isostearate, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maris aqua, Parfum, Adenosine, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Disodium edta, Biosaccharide gum-1
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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.
| AHCHydrating Aqualuronic Toner for FaceYOUR PRODUCT | Centellian24Brightening B3 Essence | BANOBAGIMilk Thistle Repair Toner | PEACH & LILYWild Dew Treatment Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 96% | 96% | 95% |
| Price | — | $20.00 | $31.24 | $21.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Madecassoside | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"AHC - Hydrating Aqualuronic Toner for Face" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.70% - 2.50%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.10% - 0.30%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (glycerin 3.40% - 5.10%, biosaccharide gum-1 0.05% - 0.15% and betaine 2.70% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 20.00$ in the United States, for 35.00CA$ in Canada and for 10.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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