Andalou Naturals Brightening Clementine + C Illuminating Toner
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“Fruit stem cell complex, vitamin C, and aloe vera polysaccharides instantly hydrate and refresh with skin friendly nutrients to uplift circulation and gently balance p H for improved appearance in skin's tone and texture and a luminous complexion.Size 6 oz”
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, isomalt.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Polysorbate 20~4.3–6.4%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.5–5.2%
- 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 juiceGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinPanthenol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium pca~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.9–1.35%
- 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 extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractLycium barbarum fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
- 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 extractMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.4–0.95%
- 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 phosphateEchinacea purpurea extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractSpiraea ulmaria extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAllantoin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinLecithin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinMenthol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Isomalt~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus aurantium peel oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.1–0.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Polysorbate 20, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium pca, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Echinacea purpurea extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Allantoin, Lecithin, Menthol, Isomalt, Xanthan gum, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| Andalou NaturalsBrightening Clementine + C Illuminating TonerYOUR PRODUCT | Andalou NaturalsDEEP HYDRATION Moisture Boost Mist | BaleaBeauty Expert Hydrating Toner | PacificaCoconut Essence Hydro Mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | $14.99 | — | — | $5.00−$9.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate | Urea | Caffeine |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Andalou Naturals - Brightening Clementine + C Illuminating Toner" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 2.10% - 3.10% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (isomalt 0.15% - 0.60%, sodium pca 1.70% - 2.60%, panthenol 2.10% - 3.10% and glycerin 2.70% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Andalou Naturals" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 14.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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