Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Trehalose + 6 moreWorks
“Replenish moisture in dry skin by using BULK HOMME’s toner, which contains Japanese spring water, willow bark extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract and hydrolyzed silk.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl glucoside.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.2–7.7%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3–4.4%
- 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 GlycerinTrehalose~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Trehalose1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.7%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilXanthan gum~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater~0.55–1.25%
Glyceryl glucoside~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideAlcohol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 AlcoholButylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix alba bark extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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 extractHydrolyzed silk~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkGlycine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineLecithin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCitrus junos fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractSodium hydroxide~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Trehalose, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Water, Glyceryl glucoside, Alcohol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Salix alba bark extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydrolyzed silk, Glycine, Lecithin, Citrus junos fruit extract, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| Bulk HommeThe TonerYOUR PRODUCT | the Torriden StoreSolid In Essence | VILLAGE 11 FACTORYSkin Formula Toner - 5 Types | RNWMoist Hyal Treatment Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | $29.00 | $12.56 | $18.89 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide As | Madecassoside | Ceramide 3 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: PYUNKANG YUL Black Tea Deep Infusion TonerISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus
Product summary
"Bulk Homme - The Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycine 0.05% - 0.15%, glyceryl glucoside 0.40% - 1.00%, trehalose 2.40% - 3.60% and glycerin 3.00% - 4.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails at around 31.71$ in the United States.
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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.
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- 5Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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