Works for
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 2 moreWorks
“Packed with hyaluronic acid and botanical extracts such as witch hazel and thyme, this powerful toner moisturizes and strengthens the skin barrier while clearing and preventing acne.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": dipotassium glycyrrhizate, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Packed with hyaluronic acid and botanical extracts such as witch hazel and thyme, this powerful toner moisturizes and strengthens the skin barrier while clearing and preventing acne.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Laurus nobilis leaf extract~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- 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 glycolAlcohol~2.8–4.2%
- 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 AlcoholHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractArtemisia umbelliformis extract~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Buddleja davidii extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extractPiper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizate1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.85%
Illicium verum fruit extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Illicium verum fruit extractScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilSodium citrate~0.2–0.7%
- 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
More about Sodium citrateDisodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.3%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateGeraniol~0.05–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Citronellol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Laurus nobilis leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Artemisia umbelliformis extract, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, 1,2-hexanediol, Illicium verum fruit extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol
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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.
| be the skinBotanical Nutrition TonerYOUR PRODUCT | AIAI MedicalShitoyaka Hada Hatomugi Skin Conditioner | SCINICSnail Matrix Essence | Cher-CouleurNage Peau MM Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | $34.50 | $33.70−$0.80 | $12.16−$22.34 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide 3 | Adenosine | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"be the skin - Botanical Nutrition Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (0.45% - 1.10%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.60% - 1.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 26.91$ up to 28.00$ in the United States and for 59.33£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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