Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Propylene glycolWorks
“Combining natural cleansers with soothing ginseng, it revitalises the skin for a brighter, hydrated complexion.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, propylene glycol.
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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“As well as revitalizing and evening out your skin tone, this luxury toner goes deep to the cellular level to replenish your natural hydration levels.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.7–7%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 80~2.4–3.6%
Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saponins~1.7–2.6%
Panax ginseng root extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Parfum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHexyl cinnamal~0.5–1.15%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Citronellol~0.35–0.75%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalHydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeGeraniol~0.1–0.4%
Amyl cinnamal~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract, Saponins, Panax ginseng root extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Sodium dehydroacetate, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Geraniol, Amyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Limonene, Citric acid
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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.
| ELEMISRehydrating Ginseng TonerYOUR PRODUCT | D'RANWonder Moisture Toner | LABtheticsVitamin B5 Toner | BeautycollSkin Brightening Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | $31.68 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Allantoin | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ELEMIS - Rehydrating Ginseng Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.90% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ELEMIS" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 25.00$ up to 37.00$ in the United States, from 9.00£ up to 576.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 58.99A$ in Australia and for 50.40CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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