Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Conditioning Toner 85%
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 9 moreWorks
“Delivers deep moisture to the skin and helps protect the skin from external aggressors. INGREDIENTS HOW TO USE 1.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
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?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Anastatica hierochuntica extract~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~12–18%
1,2-hexanediol~2.6–3.8%
Butylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinDipotassium glycyrrhizate~2–3%
- 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 glycyrrhizateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Allantoin~1.2–1.8%
- 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 AllantoinCitric acid~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.9–1.35%
- 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 citrateMalt extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adansonia digitata seed extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.6%
- 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 acidSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.1–0.45%
- 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 acidHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerPotassium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Anastatica hierochuntica extract, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Disodium edta, Allantoin, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Malt extract, Adansonia digitata seed extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Potassium hyaluronate
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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.
| Dr. AltheaAnastatica Skin Conditioning Toner 85%YOUR PRODUCT | 12 GRABSOctuple Hyaluron Moist Essence | COSRXHydrium Watery Toner | Dr.DifferentHyaluron Cool Soothing Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | $19.90 | $4.50 | $31.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 7 of 9 | 7 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | Panthenol | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Dr. Althea - Buy Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Conditioning Toner 85% in Australia - Korean Skincare, Suncare and Cosmetics" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (2.00% - 3.00%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.20% - 1.80%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.10% - 0.40%, hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.45%, sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.50%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.80%, allantoin 1.20% - 1.80%, dipotassium glycyrrhizate 2.00% - 3.00% and glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 32.50A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
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- 6Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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