Aveeno Positively Radiant Toner

Aveeno Positively Radiant Toner

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Polysorbate 20, Peg-16 soy sterol +Β 5Β more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
β€œThis daily facial toner hydrates skin leaving it cleansed and feeling fresh.”
Source: Shoppers Drug Mart

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: benzalkonium chloride.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.4–3.6%
Peg-16 soy sterolEffect: High~1.9–2.9%
Laneth-16Effect: High~1.1–1.6%
Steareth-16Effect: High~0.9–1.35%
Ceteth-16Effect: High~0.5–1.15%
Oleth-16Effect: High~0.1–0.45%
Benzalkonium chlorideEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating~0.05–0.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Benzalkonium chlorideHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.6%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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Butylene glycol~5.9–8.9%
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

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Peg-4~3.6–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Polysorbate 20~2.4–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-16 soy sterol~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium chloride~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Laneth-16~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Steareth-16~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ceteth-16~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Parfum~0.4–0.9%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Oleth-16~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Benzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating

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Glycereth-26~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Panthenol~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Sodium pca~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Peg-4, Polysorbate 20, Peg-16 soy sterol, Methylparaben, Sodium chloride, Laneth-16, Steareth-16, Ceteth-16, Parfum, Propylparaben, Disodium edta, Oleth-16, Benzalkonium chloride, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Sodium pca

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Matchβ€”36%35%34%
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Shared key ingredientsβ€”1 of 71 of 71 of 7
Key differenceβ€”Capryl/Capramidopropyl BetainePanthenolAllantoin
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
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