Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Betaine + 5 moreWorks
“moisturizes/controls sebum Green tea.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol, 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%
Butylene glycol~6–9%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineGlycereth-26~2.1–3.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Ethylhexylglycerin~1–1.6%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilCaprylyl glycol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.4–0.95%
Alcohol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholParfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyglutamic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidSodium 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 hyaluronateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateKaolin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinMica~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaMontmorillonite~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Glycereth-26, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Alcohol, Parfum, Polyglutamic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Kaolin, Mica, Montmorillonite
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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 CoHi Bye Clean Up TonerYOUR PRODUCT | SiorisMy First Essener | MISSHASuper Aqua Ice Tear Skin Toner | Coreana LabN Hyaluron Shot Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | $4.78 | — | $20.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Hyaluronic Acid | Panthenol | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Natural and edible biopolymer poly‐γ‐glutamic acid: synthesis, production, and applicationsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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