e.l.f. Cosmetics Keep Your Balance Toner 59333
Works for
MoisturizingUrea, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks well
“Infused with hyaluronic acid, aloe and witch hazel to hydrate, cleanse, and tone the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": alanine, aspartic acid.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Aspartic acidMay help
This product contains aspartic acid. This ingredient 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol~7.9–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholButylene glycol~4.2–5.1%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHamamelis virginiana extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractWater~1.6–2%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.2–1.5%
- 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 leaf extractHexylene glycol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolFructose~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseGlucose~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSucrose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseGlutamic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidAspartic acid~0.35–0.6%
- 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 acidHexyl nicotinate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be able to enhance blood flow in the skin. Can be irritating and result in skin redness
More about Hexyl nicotinateAlanine~0.3–0.6%
- 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 AlanineDextrin~0.3–0.6%
- 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 DextrinUrea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaCoceth-7~0.25–0.45%
Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
- 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 citrateDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Benzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Hexylene glycol, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Hexyl nicotinate, Alanine, Dextrin, Urea, Coceth-7, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Benzoic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum
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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.
| e.l.f. CosmeticsKeep Your Balance Toner 59333YOUR PRODUCT | e.l.f. CosmeticsKeep Your Balance Toner | AESTURAATOBARRIER365 Milky Hydro Essence with Hydrating Ceramides for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair | Skin Resource.MDVisibly Moist Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 75% | 64% | 62% |
| Price | $8.00 | $9.00+$1.00 | $32.15+$24.15 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 8 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | — | Cholesterol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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