Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Capryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
“It also reduces redness, balances skin tone, and controls shine in just one week*.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
ExfoliationCapryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
“BHA Exfoliating Toner”
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: capryloyl salicylic acid.
MoisturizingCeramide np, Ceramide ap + 8 moreWorks well
“Hydration & barrier support: Dermatologist-developed salicylic acid toner with three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid to reinforce the skin barrier and help seal in moisture for hydrated, healthier-looking skin.”
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:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: cholesterol, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, niacinamide, phytosphingosine
Anti-agingSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Pentylene glycol~6.1–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTriethyl citrate~4.3–5.3%
Butylene glycol~3.4–4.1%
- 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~2.8–3.5%
- 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 GlycerinCeramide np~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCeramide ap~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCeramide eop~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopCarbomer~1.4–1.7%
- 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 CarbomerGlycolipids~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Niacinamide~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSodium hydroxide~0.75–1.1%
Sodium citrate~0.7–1.05%
- 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 citrateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateSodium phosphate~0.55–0.85%
Cholesterol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolDisodium phosphate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateHydroxyethylcellulose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhytosphingosine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineXanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolysorbate 60~0.1–0.2%
Benzoic acid~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Triethyl citrate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Carbomer, Glycolipids, Niacinamide, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium citrate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Sodium phosphate, Cholesterol, Disodium phosphate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Caprylyl glycol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 60, Benzoic acid
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| CeraVeBHA Exfoliating TonerYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choicePore-Reducing Toner | ARZTINA-Cera Barrier Ampoule Toner | LibredermУспокаивающий тоник-софтнер с церамидами и пребиотиком | |
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| Match | — | 91% | 88% | 81% |
| Price | $16.97 | $21.84+$4.87 | $6.96−$10.01 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 8 | 7 of 8 | 7 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Adenosine | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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