A'kin

A'kin Rose Mist Toner

Name: A'kin - Rose Mist Toner
Brand: A'kin

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 more

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What the product description says

“a refreshing and hydrating formula”

Source: Lookfantastic CA

Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (macadamia ternifolia seed oil) can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks humectants that attract water. You might want to use a separate product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in addition (use before this product for the best results).

Macadamia ternifolia seed oil· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~3.8–5.6%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~8.3–12.4%

Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.8–2.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Rosa centifolia flower water

Medium risk

We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosa centifolia flower water—High~25–37%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~8.3–12.4%est.

Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~3.8–5.6%est.

Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.7–4%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.45–1%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.75%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

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Ingredients

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Rosa centifolia flower water~25–37%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~8.3–12.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Water~4.9–7.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~3.8–5.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~2.7–4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sorbitol~1.8–2.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Heptyl glucoside~1.2–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Sodium gluconate~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Sodium levulinate~0.45–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Rosa centifolia flower water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Sorbitol, Heptyl glucoside, Sodium gluconate, Sodium levulinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid