D'ALBA PIEDMONT Peptide No-Sebum Balancing Toner
Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 2 moreWorks well
“Enriched with mandarin citrus & licorice root extract, this invigorating gel cleanser tackles impurities, while brightening, calming and preventing signs of aging with its unique jelly-like texture.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8.
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.
ExfoliationBetaine salicylate, AllantoinWorks well
“♡ Fight Blemishes: BHA gently exfoliates and removes excess sebum to deep clean pores and keep your skin clear.”
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: betaine salicylate.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 + 16 moreWorks well
“This multitasking product will hydrate and transform oily and combination skin to a balanced, happy state with a pH level of 5.6.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, betaine.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, niacinamide
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Betaine salicylate + 1 moreWorks well
“♡ Fight Blemishes: BHA gently exfoliates and removes excess sebum to deep clean pores and keep your skin clear.”
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.
In addition, this product contains betaine salicylate. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.
Evens skin toneNiacinamideWorks well
“Enriched with mandarin citrus & licorice root extract, this invigorating gel cleanser tackles impurities, while brightening, calming and preventing signs of aging with its unique jelly-like texture.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: betaine salicylate, niacinamide
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Pyrus communis fruit extract~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractWater~12–18%
Propanediol~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycereth-26~3.2–4.8%
Glycerin~2.5–3.8%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%
Niacinamide~1.5–2.2%
- 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 NiacinamideBetaine~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineTrideceth-10~1.2–1.8%
Caprylyl glycol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAllantoin~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCocos nucifera water~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterButylene glycol~0.4–1%
- 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 glycolTuber magnatum extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Adenosine~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineDisodium edta~0.35–0.8%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPentylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolBetaine salicylate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
More about Betaine salicylateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHyaluronic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateIngredient list view
Pyrus communis fruit extract, Water, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Betaine, Trideceth-10, Caprylyl glycol, Allantoin, Cocos nucifera water, Butylene glycol, Tuber magnatum extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Pentylene glycol, Betaine salicylate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
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| D'ALBA PIEDMONTPeptide No-Sebum Balancing TonerYOUR PRODUCT | dAlbaPeptide No Sebum Balancing Toner | COSRX5 PDRN B5 Vital Soothing Toner | Dr. Jart+Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence With Intensive Blue Shot | |
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| Match | — | 95% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | — | $20.95 | $23.00 | $19.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 13 of 14 | 11 of 14 | 7 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | — | Alpha-Arbutin | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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