Dermalogica Daily Skin Health Multi-Active Toner
Works for
MoisturizingArginine, Glycine + 18 moreWorks
“Benefits , Helps even out skin porosity. , Optimises moisturiser absorption.”
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:
alanine, arginine.
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, caprylyl glycol.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Serine, Aspartic acid + 2 moreMay help
This product contains aspartic acid, serine, threonine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.8–7.1%
- 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 glycolAloe barbadensis extract~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis extractArginine~3.1–3.8%
- 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 ArginineLavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~2.2–2.7%
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractCitrus limon peel oil~1.5–1.8%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCymbopogon winterianus herb oil~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycine~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAlanine~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineSerine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineLavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractArnica montana flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractHedera helix extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractMalva sylvestris flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance
More about Malva sylvestris flower extractParietaria officinalis extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractTocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPhenylalanine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Histidine~0.25–0.45%
Valine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoleucine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineProline~0.25–0.5%
Threonine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineSodium pca~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSodium lactate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolyquaternium-4~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aspartic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidPca~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Methyl gluceth-20~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Polysorbate 20~0.25–0.5%
1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPeg-12 dimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconeRicinoleth-40~0.5–0.7%
Sodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis extract, Arginine, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cymbopogon winterianus herb oil, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Hedera helix extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Parietaria officinalis extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Tocopherol, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Citric acid, Polyquaternium-4, Aspartic acid, Pca, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methyl gluceth-20, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-12 dimethicone, Ricinoleth-40, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol
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| DermalogicaDaily Skin Health Multi-Active TonerYOUR PRODUCT | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICProbiotics Youth Repair Mist | Drunk ElephantSweet Biome™ Fermented Sake Spray | Elizabeth GrantGreen Power with Hemp Seed Oil Mist | |
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| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $22.40 | $42.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 14 | 11 of 14 | 11 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Dermalogica - Daily Skin Health Multi-Active Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (pca 0.25% - 0.45%, aspartic acid 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium lactate 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium pca 0.25% - 0.45%, histidine 0.25% - 0.45%, alanine 0.60% - 0.85%, glycine 0.75% - 1.10% and arginine 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dermalogica" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 14.75£ up to 421.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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