DERMAFLASH Botanical KetoAcid Toner for Face
Works for
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationLactic acid, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Sensitive-skin safe daily exfoliating toner boosts skin renewal, refines skin texture and leaves skin looking clearer and healthier, while supporting the skin’s microbiome.”
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: lactic acid, salicylic acid.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“Supports skin’s natural protective barrier”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Lactic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid, niacinamide, 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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Lactic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: lactic acid.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolNiacinamide~3.6–5.5%
- 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 NiacinamideGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinMalic acid~2.1–3.1%
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractLactic acid~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidEctoin~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinArginine~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineSodium citrate~0.85–1.3%
- 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 citrateDimethyl isosorbide~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideSalicylic acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidLactobacillus ferment lysate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateEnantia chlorantha bark extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Enantia chlorantha bark extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractButylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 glycolHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.55%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.5%
Acer saccharum extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractAmylopectin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dextrin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinPolydextrose~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oleanolic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
More about Oleanolic acid1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Malic acid, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Lactic acid, Ectoin, Arginine, Sodium citrate, Dimethyl isosorbide, Salicylic acid, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium sorbate, Acer saccharum extract, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Oleanolic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium benzoate
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| DERMAFLASHBotanical KetoAcid Toner for FaceYOUR PRODUCT | INNBEAUTY PROJECTDown to Tone Life Changing Toner | ITKtri-acid toner | Personal DayDoing the Work Acne Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 95% | 92% |
| Price | — | — | $12.75 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Sodium Polyacrylate | Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"DERMAFLASH - Botanical KetoAcid Toner for Face" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.60% - 5.50%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 1.50% - 2.20%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- Salicylic acid (0.45% - 1.00%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (arginine 1.10% - 1.60% and glycerin 2.70% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological reviewsciencedirect.com
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