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Embryolisse Floral Essence Toner
Embryolisse

Embryolisse Floral Essence Toner

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Natural and beautifully scented, the water formula combines rose with orange blossom, hamamelis and cornflower to firm the skin whilst effectively removing makeup and softening the complexion.”
Source: Mankind

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~0.4–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower, Citrus aurantium amara flower water + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower—High~6.8–10.2%est.
Centaurea cyanus flower waterCornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its ownHigh~2.7–4.1%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower waterA citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~2–3%est.
Hamamelis virginiana flower waterA plant infused water that might help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
Polyaminopropyl biguanideA preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to itHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–1%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.2–0.75%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Potassium benzoateHelps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Rosa damascena flower~6.8–10.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Glycerin~3.4–5.1%
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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Centaurea cyanus flower water~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own

More about Centaurea cyanus flower water
Citrus aurantium amara flower water~2–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Hamamelis virginiana flower water~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant infused water that might help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Polyaminopropyl biguanide~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it

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Sodium hydroxide~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Lactic acid~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

More about Lactic acid
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citric acid~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps preserve the product formulation

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Ingredient list view

Water, Rosa damascena flower, Glycerin, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Hamamelis virginiana flower water, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Sodium hydroxide, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Lactic acid, Parfum, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium benzoate

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 22 of 21 of 2
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Anti-inflammatory and immunological effects of Centaurea cyanus flower-headsresearchgate.net
  3. 3
    Contact allergy to polyhexamethylene biguanide (polyaminopropyl biguanide)pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Amended Safety Assessment of Butyl Polyoxyalkylene Ethers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  5. 5
    Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Embryolisse Floral Essence Toner
EmbryolisseFloral Essence Toner
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