PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Rich in polyphenol and various vitamins and minerals, this gentle yet powerful toner effectively clarifies skin and tightens pores while adding hydration and vitality, leaving your skin refreshed and perfectly balanced.
betaine
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
glycerin
6% -
9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
trehalose
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
camellia sinensis leaf water
88.33%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
galactomyces ferment filtrate
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A yeast ferment filtrate (also known as Pitera - a trademarked name for the filtrate reserved by the SK-II brand). It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, can help neutralize antioxidants and can be helpful in evening out the skin tone. It might be somewhat helpful in preventing premature skin aging but solid evidence is lacking. A small manufacturer study also shows that, when used in high concentrations, it can help reduce sebum production and help against blocked pores
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Kombucha First Breath-Like Toner not only purifies, but also hydrates the skin as it improves skin elasticity, tone, and texture while strengthening the skin barrier.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
galactomyces ferment filtrate
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A yeast ferment filtrate (also known as Pitera - a trademarked name for the filtrate reserved by the SK-II brand). It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, can help neutralize antioxidants and can be helpful in evening out the skin tone. It might be somewhat helpful in preventing premature skin aging but solid evidence is lacking. A small manufacturer study also shows that, when used in high concentrations, it can help reduce sebum production and help against blocked pores
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
caprylyl glycol
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
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
galactomyces ferment filtrate
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Mattifying,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A yeast ferment filtrate (also known as Pitera - a trademarked name for the filtrate reserved by the SK-II brand). It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, can help neutralize antioxidants and can be helpful in evening out the skin tone. It might be somewhat helpful in preventing premature skin aging but solid evidence is lacking. A small manufacturer study also shows that, when used in high concentrations, it can help reduce sebum production and help against blocked pores
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Potential irritants
caprylyl glycol
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
camellia sinensis leaf water
88.33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
glycerin
6% -
9%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf water, Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Trehalose, Urea, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Galactomyces ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/honeysuckle flower extract ferment filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hinokitiol, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Arginine, Rehmannia chinensis root extract
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Topical urea in skincare: A review
- Effects of galactomyces ferment filtrate on epidermal barrier marker caspase-14 in human skin cells.
- Galactomyces fermentation filtrate prevents T helper 2-mediated reduction of filaggrin in an aryl hydrocarbon receptor-dependent manner
- The Effects of Essence-Formed Cosmetic Ingredients Containing the Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate on Skin Improvements in Keratinization, Pores, Sebum Excretion, Brightness and Acne
- Antioxidants cinnamaldehyde and Galactomyces fermentation filtrate downregulate senescence marker CDKN2A/p16INK4A via NRF2 activation in keratinocytes
- Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Suppresses Reactive Oxygen Species Generation and Promotes Cellular Redox Balance in Human Melanocytes via Nrf2-ARE Pathway
- Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Suppresses Melanization and Oxidative Stress in Epidermal Melanocytes