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MoisturizingZinc pca, Spirulina platensis extract + 9 moreWorks
“The unique Rehydrating Toning Essence clarifies and replenishes post-cleanse while immersing skin in weightless moisture.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
lactobacillus ferment, saccharide isomerate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: salvia hispanica seed oil, pentylene glycol.
Anti-agingZinc pca, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateNot delivered
“Exclusive to Amala, it self-adjusts to your personal skin imprint to help optimise youthful firmness, clarity and smoothness.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - zinc pca - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneMagnesium ascorbyl phosphateNot delivered
“Tonka Bean Pre + Probiotic Infusion - This next level bio-active self-adjusts to your skin to help brighten and unify an uneven skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus limon peel oil + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Pentylene glycol~5.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolZinc pca~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaLactobacillus/cocoa fruit ferment filtrate~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phyllanthus emblica extract~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphatePaeonia lactiflora extract~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spirulina platensis extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractInulin~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinLactobacillus~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideSalvia hispanica seed oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilSodium hyaluronate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateColloidal gold~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitrus limon peel oil~0.6–0.9%
Styrax benzoin resin extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractCananga odorata flower oil~0.5–0.75%
Dipteryx odorata seed extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilJasminum grandiflorum flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Jasminum grandiflorum flower extractCitrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lactobacillus ferment~0.3–0.5%
- 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 fermentLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateAcacia senegal gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumSaccharide isomerate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.2%
- 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 citrateLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Benzyl benzoate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateGeraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Zinc pca, Lactobacillus/cocoa fruit ferment filtrate, Phyllanthus emblica extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Paeonia lactiflora extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Inulin, Lactobacillus, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Colloidal gold, Parfum, Citrus limon peel oil, Styrax benzoin resin extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Dipteryx odorata seed extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Lactobacillus ferment, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Acacia senegal gum, Saccharide isomerate, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol
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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.
| AmalaRehydrating Toning EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | Natura BisséDiamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence | Pacifica BeautyMatcha Tea Energizing Barrier Essence | CliniqueMoisture Surge Hydro-Infused Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | $70.65 | $14.00 | $39.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Niacinamide | Acetyl Glucosamine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review hindawi.com
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- 4Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studiesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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