Works for
ExfoliationCapryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
“Hypoallergenic daily skin scaling toner helps calm down tired skin with plant-derived phytoncica complex, and LHA helps exfoliate skin to make skin fresh and smooth”
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.
MoisturizingCeramide np, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“PhytoncicaTM complex, a plant ingredient specialized for soothing and moisturizing, helps to comfortably soothe tired skin and provides immediate 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:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: ceramide np.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, ficus carica fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, TocopherolMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient 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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acidMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Methylpropanediol~5.9–8.9%
Butylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~2.1–3.1%
Glycerin~2.2–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinCentella asiatica extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractPortulaca oleracea extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractSodium citrate~1.2–1.9%
- 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 citrateOctyldodeceth-16~0.95–1.45%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.6–1.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.15%
Citric acid~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.35–0.8%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ficus carica fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractCeramide np~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractChamaecyparis obtusa water~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractChamomilla recutita flower water~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Centella asiatica extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Sodium citrate, Octyldodeceth-16, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Hydrogenated lecithin, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Ficus carica fruit extract, Ceramide np, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Avena sativa kernel extract, Chamomilla recutita flower water, Tocopherol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| AMUSEPhytoncica LHA Reboot TonerYOUR PRODUCT | ParnellCicamanu Cotton Clear Pad | CeraVeBHA Exfoliating Toner | Bliv:UCollagen Bouncing Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 63% | 60% |
| Price | — | $15.00 | $16.97 | $17.22 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Niacinamide | Hexapeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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