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MoisturizingGlycerin, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin + 9 moreWorks
“SOURCE HYDRATING & SOFTENING TONER”
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, citrulline.
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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“More than a simple toner, it works as an exfoliant, ridding your skin of impurities and dead cells, revealing its natural radiance.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Serine, TocopherolMay help
This product contains serine. 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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Linalool + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.3–7.6%
- 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 denat.~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium citrate~1.5–1.9%
- 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 citrateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30~1.1–1.4%
Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerinMagnesium gluconate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that might be able to support skin hydration, but convincing research on its effectiveness in topical skincare is lacking
More about Magnesium gluconateMannose~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Sodium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Citric acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSerine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about SerineCitrulline~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about CitrullineLinalool~0.3–0.5%
Benzyl salicylate~0.25–0.45%
Lactobacillus ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitronellol~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHydrolyzed wheat protein~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinHydroxycitronellal~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalGlycine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineArginine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about ArginineVitreoscilla ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium succinate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methionine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolParfum~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Sodium citrate, Chlorphenesin, Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Magnesium gluconate, Mannose, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Serine, Citrulline, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Lactobacillus ferment, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Hydroxycitronellal, Glycine, Arginine, Vitreoscilla ferment, Sodium dehydroacetate, Sodium succinate, Methionine, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Parfum
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| BIOSOURCE HYDRATING & SOFTENING TONERYOUR PRODUCT | BIOTHERMBIOSOURCE HYDRATING & SOFTENING TONER | oganacellBio Actiome Toner | 2solCica Youth Toner | |
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| Match | — | 48% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | $20.22 | $25.62 | $21.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
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