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MoisturizingGlycerin, Saccharide isomerate + 3 moreWorks
“What it is: A refreshing plant-based and alcohol-free face toner that visibly tones, hydrates, and balances very dry or sensitive skin while removing traces of cleanser.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol~2.7–4%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-26-buteth-26~1.7–2.5%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEthylhexylglycerin~1.2–1.8%
Maris aqua~0.95–1.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Parfum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEchinacea purpurea extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractPhenylpropanol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolPhenethyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
Laminaria digitata extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractT-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.3%
Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractSaccharide isomerate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateCrocus sativus flower extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maris aqua, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Parfum, Echinacea purpurea extract, Phenylpropanol, Phenethyl alcohol, Laminaria digitata extract, T-butyl alcohol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sodium hydroxide, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Saccharide isomerate, Crocus sativus flower extract
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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.
| ClarinsSoothing Toning LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Jart+Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence With Intensive Blue Shot | LANEIGEWater Bank Hydro Essence | ACWELLPhyto Active Balancing Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | $29.00 | $19.50−$9.50 | $32.29+$3.29 | $21.00−$8.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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