Australian Bodycare Face Tonic

Australian Bodycare Face Tonic

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Sensitive but effective, the formula reduces the appearance of pores and clears away any traces of dirt or makeup.”
Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~5.9–8.8%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.7–5.5%
Anti-blemish
Allantoin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Pimples and blemishes appear when bacteria settle in the follicle, and the Tea Tree Oil in this toner helps to combat this formation by removing bacteria from your skin’s surface.”
Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

AllantoinEffect: LowHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.85–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Linalool + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh0.5%
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~5.9–8.8%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.7–5.5%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~1.9–2.8%est.
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lackingMedium~1.6–2.3%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.55–1.3%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~5.9–8.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
Formula
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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Triethyl citrate~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~1.6–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking

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Sodium pca~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Saccharide isomerate~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Allantoin~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces rednessReduces irritationExfoliation

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

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Lactic acid~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Tocopherol~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Sodium citrate~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
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

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Citric acid~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Linalool~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Water, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Glycerin, Triethyl citrate, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Sodium pca, Saccharide isomerate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Allantoin, Lactic acid, Tocopherol, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene

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