Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Centella asiatica extract + 6 moreWorks well
“Benton Heartleaf Toner contains low-temperature-extracted Jirisan Heartleaf extract (Houttuynia Cordata Extract), pore care ingredients, and moisturizing/calming components.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, sodium pca.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extractMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium pca~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSodium hyaluronate~6.6–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateWater~4.8–7.1%
Houttuynia cordata extract~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylpropanediol~2.5–3.8%
Centella asiatica extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractPanthenol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium pca~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaDiospyros kaki leaf extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractCoffea arabica seed extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractCarthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- 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 extractCastanea crenata shell extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCynanchum atratum extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Origanum vulgare flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.5%
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.3%
Allantoin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Sodium phytate~0.05–0.2%
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Sodium pca, Sodium hyaluronate, Water, Houttuynia cordata extract, Methylpropanediol, Centella asiatica extract, Panthenol, Sodium pca, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate, Cynanchum atratum extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Origanum vulgare flower/leaf/stem extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium phytate, Citric acid
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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.
| BentonHeartleaf TonerYOUR PRODUCT | ISNTREEHyaluronic Acid Toner Plus | LyniaFace Tonic "Anti-Aging" | ROVECTINAqua Hyaluronic Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 59% | 57% |
| Price | — | $4.33 | $13.01 | $15.74 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Benton - Heartleaf Toner" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.60% - 2.40%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.95%, sodium pca 1.40% - 2.10%, panthenol 1.60% - 2.40%, sodium hyaluronate 6.60% - 9.90% and sodium pca 25.00% - 37.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Benton" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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