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DRMTLGY Hydra-Plump Toner
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DRMTLGY Hydra-Plump Toner

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Remove makeup to prepare skin for further treatment”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.9–4.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Citrus grandis peel extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus grandis peel extractAn aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skinHigh~1.7–2.6%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.45%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.4%est.
Menthyl lactateUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmeticsHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~4.7–7.1%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.9–4.4%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.5–1.1%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
EthoxydiglycolHelps to improve the product consistencyMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
Alternatives
The closest match we found
Neutralizing Toner
6.3 fl oz Neutralizing Toner
Closest match71% match
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ppg-26-buteth-26~4.7–7.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.9–4.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Acetyl octapeptide-3~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Citrus grandis peel extract~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Foeniculum vulgare seed extract~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glycerin~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Ethoxydiglycol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to improve the product consistency

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Menthyl lactate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Tetrasodium edta~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics

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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Ingredient list view

Water, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Acetyl octapeptide-3, Citrus grandis peel extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Foeniculum vulgare seed extract, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethoxydiglycol, Menthyl lactate, Tetrasodium edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

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Match—71%41%39%
Price$25.00$25.00$28.51+$3.51$7.95−$17.05
Shared key ingredients—4 of 42 of 42 of 4
Key difference——PanthenolPanthenol
Irritancy High High Medium Medium
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Amended Safety Assessment of Butyl Polyoxyalkylene Ethers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  2. 2
    Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Citrus Peel-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and managementijdvl.com
  5. 5
    Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activitypdfs.semanticscholar.org
  6. 6
    The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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