Dr. Ceuracle 5 Alpha Control Clearing Toner
Works for
MoisturizingBetaine, Glycerin + 14 moreWorks
“Also infused with witch hazel and hydrators like hyaluronic acid, the gentle and watery formula restores moisture and clarity to oily and acne-prone skin.”
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Betaine~5.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineGlycerin~4.1–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinHamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extractLactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractDioscorea japonica root extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractTriticum vulgare germ extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
More about Triticum vulgare germ extractTremella fuciformis extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis extractCinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phellinus linteus extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cordyceps sinensis extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ganoderma lucidum extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractSodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateButylene glycol~0.4–0.65%
- 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 glycolSodium pca~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCapryloyl glycine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineHexylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.5%
- 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 glycyrrhizateCandida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentSarcosine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about SarcosineAllantoin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AllantoinPeg-60 almond glycerides~0.25–0.5%
Carbomer~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Nordihydroguaiaretic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the formula of product formulation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Nordihydroguaiaretic acidOleanolic acid~0.2–0.4%
- 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 acidPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about Parfum1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.2%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Betaine, Glycerin, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Tremella fuciformis extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Cordyceps sinensis extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Sodium pca, Capryloyl glycine, Hexylene glycol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Sarcosine, Allantoin, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Oleanolic acid, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Parfum, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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. Ceuracle5 Alpha Control Clearing TonerYOUR PRODUCT | Farm StayGold Escargot Noblesse Intensive Lifting Essence | SkintegraNectar | PEACH & LILYWild Dew Treatment Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | $25.56 | $20.00−$5.56 | $20.07−$5.49 | $21.37−$4.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Anhydroxylitol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Dr. Ceuracle - 5 Alpha Control Clearing Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sarcosine 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium pca 0.40% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 0.65%, yeast extract 1.60% - 2.00%, glycerin 4.10% - 5.10% and betaine 5.90% - 7.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 20.37$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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