Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner

Name: Benton - Aloe BHA Skin Toner
Brand: Benton

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WORKS FOR

Exfoliation
Anti-blemish
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
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KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
salicylic acid
arginine
beta-glucan
glycerin
polyglutamic acid
snail secretion filtrate
sodium hyaluronate
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81 /100

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Harnessing the powers of Aloe Leaf Water and Salicylic Acid (BHA), the hydrating toner expertly eliminates dead skin cells and impurities, whilst helping to combat blackheads and minimising the appearance of visible pores."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
beta-glucan	LOW
aloe barbadensis leaf juice	LOW

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"Smoothen and refine your complexion with the Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner ; a lightweight, rebalancing formula that works to improve skin tone and texture without stripping moisture."

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This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	LOW

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This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, pentylene glycol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
snail secretion filtrate	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
snail secretion filtrate
salicylic acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	23% - 34%
water Plain old water	11% - 16%
snail secretion filtrate Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products	4% - 6%
salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)	1.25% - 2.5%
aloe barbadensis leaf water Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin	2.3% - 3.5%
water Plain old water	1.5% - 2.3%
butylene glycol 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	1.2% - 1.9%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	1.1% - 1.7%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.5% - 1.2%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.6% - 1.35%
snail secretion filtrate Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products	0.45% - 1.05%
beta-glucan Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.35% - 0.8%
polyglutamic acid Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.	0.15% - 0.7%
aspalathus linearis extract	0.15% - 0.65%
portulaca oleracea extract A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.15% - 0.6%
psidium guajava fruit extract A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect	0.15% - 0.5%
salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)	0.15% - 0.5%
althaea rosea root extract A plant extract that has some anti-inflammatory properties, can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is also used to thicken the product formulations	0.15% - 0.5%
aloe barbadensis leaf extract 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	0.15% - 0.6%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	0.1% - 0.4%
arginine An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin	0.1% - 0.4%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	0.15% - 0.6%
zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell	0.05% - 0.3%
pulsatilla koreana extract	0.05% - 0.25%
usnea barbata extract	0.05% - 0.15%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	0.05% - 0.15%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.05% - 0.25%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.01% - 0.1%
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