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Anua Birch 70 Moisture Boosting Toner 250ml

Name: Anua - Birch 70 Moisture Boosting Toner 250ml
Brand: Anua

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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Moisturizing

Glycerin, Betaine + 9 more

Works

What the product description says

“Buy Anua Birch 70 Moisture Boosting Toner Australia , Korean Skin Care and Cosmetics”

From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, betaine.

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–5.9%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~2.7–4.1%

AllantoinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~1.9–2.8%

Gluconic acidKey activeEffect: HighA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~1.2–1.8%

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.95–1.45%

Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.6–1.35%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1.1%

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%

Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansKey active· HumectantEffect: HighLong sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.2–0.8%

Cucumis sativus fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect~1.5–2.2%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Gluconic acid, Cucumis sativus fruit extract

Works well

This product contains antioxidants (gluconic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · Gluconic acid, Hyaluronic acid

Works well

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconic acid.

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.

Hyaluronic acidEffect: LowOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.6–1.35%

Exfoliation

Not advertised by the brand · Gluconic acid, Allantoin

Works well

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: gluconic acid.

AllantoinEffect: LowHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~1.9–2.8%

Evens skin tone

Not advertised by the brand · Gluconic acid

Works well

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconic acid

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-blemish

Not advertised by the brand · Gluconic acid, Allantoin

May help

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains gluconic acid.

AllantoinEffect: LowHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~1.9–2.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Gardenia florida fruit extract

Medium risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Gardenia florida fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating.High~0.2–0.7%est.

Raspberry ketoneUsed as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)High~0.1–0.3%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.8–2.8%est.

MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~3.7–5.6%est.

Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~1.5–2.2%est.

Gluconic acidA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAttracts water into the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Benzyl glycolHelps dissolve other ingredients and preserve productsMedium~0.1–0.3%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Betula platyphylla japonica juice70%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Dipropylene glycol~23–35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

More about Dipropylene glycol

Glycerin~3.9–5.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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1,2-hexanediol~1.8–2.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Methylpropanediol~3.7–5.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Betaine~2.7–4.1%

Key active

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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Allantoin~1.9–2.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

More about Allantoin

Cucumis sativus fruit extract~1.5–2.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

More about Cucumis sativus fruit extract

Gluconic acid~1.2–1.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationExfoliationAnti-blemish

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

More about Gluconic acid

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.95–1.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid~0.6–1.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

More about Hyaluronic acid

Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

More about Sodium hyaluronate

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.4–0.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer

Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.35–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans

Butylene glycol~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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 glycol

Gardenia florida fruit extract~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.

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Isopentyldiol~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

More about Isopentyldiol

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Tromethamine~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Citric acid~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Propanediol~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Benzyl glycol~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

More about Ethylhexylglycerin

Raspberry ketone~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)

More about Raspberry ketone

Ingredient list view

Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Allantoin, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Gluconic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Butylene glycol, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Isopentyldiol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Citric acid, Propanediol, Benzyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry ketone

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Product summary

"Anua - Buy Anua Birch 70 Moisture Boosting Toner Australia - Korean Skin Care and Cosmetics" is effective for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation and Evens skin tone

This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.90% - 2.80%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
Humectants (hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans 0.35% - 0.85%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.40% - 0.90%, sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 1.10%, hyaluronic acid 0.60% - 1.35%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.95% - 1.45%, allantoin 1.90% - 2.80%, betaine 2.70% - 4.10% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.