Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Methyl gluceth-20 + 1 moreWorks
“Discover the Elemis Apricot Toner, a hydrating formula that leaves skin feeling cooled and refreshed.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, methyl gluceth-20.
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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~3.3–4.9%
Methyl gluceth-20~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Saponins~1.1–1.7%
Parfum~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Tromethamine~0.4–1%
Benzyl benzoate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLinalool~0.15–0.6%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.45%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalButylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalSaponaria officinalis leaf/root extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Methyl gluceth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Chlorphenesin, Saponins, Parfum, Sodium dehydroacetate, Tromethamine, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract
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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.
| ELEMISSoothing Apricot TonerYOUR PRODUCT | PATRICK TAMajor Glow Dewy Milk Mist | Glo Skin BeautyBalancing Mist | NuFaceOptimizing Mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | $34.00 | $35.45+$1.45 | — | $14.75−$19.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Sodium Hyaluronate | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Miracle Hydrating MistREVOLUTION SKINCARE Superfruit Essence Spray
Product summary
"ELEMIS - Soothing Apricot Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.90% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ELEMIS" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 25.00$ up to 37.00$ in the United States, from 9.00£ up to 576.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 50.92A$ 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 3 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2
- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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