Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Oily, blemish-prone skin favorite that sweeps away shine, minimizes the look of pores, and lightly exfoliates without drying skin out.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · GlycerinWorks
“Proven moisture magnet Glycerin helps condition the skin, replenishing hydration that the alcohol would otherwise remove.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~9–13.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~3.7–5.5%
- 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 80~2.3–3.5%
Parfum~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAmyl cinnamal~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citronellol~0.55–1.35%
Geraniol~0.3–0.7%
Linalool~0.15–0.5%
Evernia furfuracea extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, Amyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Evernia furfuracea extract, Limonene
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
.png)
Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Erno LaszloLight Controlling TonerYOUR PRODUCT | ELEMISRehydrating Ginseng Toner | HANYULGeuk Jin Water | itsskinusaCollagen Nutrition Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | $75.00 | $12.72−$62.28 | $58.68−$16.32 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Benzophenone-5 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Astringent Toner for Oily SkinIt'S SKIN Power 10 Formula VB Effector
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.