PRODUCT REVIEW
Baxter of California Herbal Mint Toner
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
An astringent for men that cleanses, hydrates and tones with mild herbal extracts.
alanine
2% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
glutamic acid
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
glycine
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
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Anti-aging
threonine
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
serine
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
lysine
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Anti-oxidation
camellia oleifera leaf extract
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
hydrolyzed soy protein
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
cucumis sativus fruit extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
hamamelis virginiana water
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
benzophenone-4
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
1.4% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
alanine
2% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
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Potential irritants
hamamelis virginiana water
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
benzophenone-4
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
hamamelis virginiana water
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
3.3% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Octoxynol-9, Alanine, Allantoin, Arginine, Benzophenone-4, Betaine, Bht, Buteth-3, Butylene glycol, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Commiphora myrrha oil, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Foeniculum vulgare oil, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Lysine, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Methyl gluceth-20, Niacin, Polysorbate 80, Proline, Propylene glycol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Serine, Sodium pca, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Sorbitol, Tetrasodium edta, Threonine, Tocopheryl acetate, Tributyl citrate, Dmdm hydantoin, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Methylparaben, Ci 17200, Ci 42090
Sources
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activity
- Dermatological and cosmeceutical benefits of Glycine max (soybean) and its active components
- Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmetics
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Assessment report on Rosmarinus officinalis L., aetheroleum and Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium
- Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevance
- Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oils
- The in vitro antimicrobial activity and chemometric modelling of 59 commercial essential oils against pathogens of dermatological relevance
- Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Rosemary and Sage (Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Salvia officinalis L., Lamiaceae) Essential Oils
- Chemical Composition, Plant Genetic Differences, Antimicrobial and Antifungal Activity Investigation of the Essential Oil of Rosmarinus officinalis L.