Works for
MoisturizingBetaine, GlycerinWorks
“It relaxes our skin cells and well prepped for deeper skin absorption while applying serums and moisturisers.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~6.4–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractGlyceryl methacrylate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Equisetum arvense extract~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractBetaine~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Menthol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~0.35–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDmdm hydantoin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinIngredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Glyceryl methacrylate, Equisetum arvense extract, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Menthol, Glycerin, Parfum, Dmdm hydantoin
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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.
| CS12Refreshing ToningYOUR PRODUCT | ClarinsMy Clarins RE-CHARGE relaxing sleep mask | My ClarinsRE-CHARGE Relaxing Sleep Mask | LancômeAdvanced Génifique Sensitive Dual Concentrate Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | $57.69 | — | — | $82.45+$24.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Anhydroxylitol | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth SerumRed Earth Have Fun Waves Hydrating Face Mask
Product summary
"CS12 - Refreshing Toning" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.35% - 0.75% and betaine 2.00% - 3.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 57.69$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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