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MoisturizingGlycerin, Hydroxyethyl urea + 8 moreWorks
“Dear Hydration Toner”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea.
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).
Evens skin toneYeast extractNot delivered
“The Dear Hydration line features Banila Co's trademark Urban Water Guard System, formulated with peppermint extract which purifies, nourishes, and controls acne, holy basil extract which boosts skin immunity to fight radicals, relieves stress, and neem leaf extract which evens skin tone, diminishes scars and pigmentation. Formulated Without”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAlcohol denat.~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneGlycerin~1.7–2.5%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.15%
Hydroxyethyl urea~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic humectant made from urea. It pulls water into the upper layer of the skin about as well as glycerin, but without glycerin's stickiness. Unlike urea, it has not been shown to exfoliate. Lab and animal tests suggest a low risk of irritation at the levels used in products.
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaTrehalose~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseC12-14 pareth-12~0.55–1.35%
Butylene glycol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 glycolPyrus malus fruit water~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower water~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Parfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBht~0.1–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBambusa arundinacea juice~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractPropylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPinus sylvestris bud extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractPolyglutamic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidAzadirachta indica leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha arvensis extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl urea, Trehalose, C12-14 pareth-12, Butylene glycol, Pyrus malus fruit water, Nelumbo nucifera flower water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Bambusa arundinacea juice, Yeast extract, Propylene glycol, Pinus sylvestris bud extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Polyglutamic acid, Azadirachta indica leaf extract, Mentha arvensis extract
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Banila CoDear Hydration TonerYOUR PRODUCT | ilsoDaily Moisture Bubble Toner | White FormulaCPAQUA Super Moist Toner With Hyaluronic Acid | RNWMoist Hyal Treatment Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | $20.32 | $24.48 | $18.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Urea | Ceramide 3 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Banila Co - Dear Hydration Toner" is effective for: Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (trehalose 0.95% - 1.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.70%, polyglutamic acid 0.05% - 0.15%, hydroxyethyl urea 1.20% - 1.80% and glycerin 1.70% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Glycerin and hydroxyethyl urea: Comparing two skin moisturizers (Cosmetics & Toiletries 2004)cosmeticsandtoiletries.com
- 5Hydrovance technical data sheet (Nouryon, 2021)media.knowde.com
- 6NICNAS Full Public Report STD/1365: Hydroxyethyl Urea (2010)industrialchemicals.gov.au
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