florence by mills Episode 1 - Brighten Up Brightening Toner
Works for
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Agastache Mexicana is packed with antioxidants that help to brighten and even out skin tone, whilst lavender and cucumber waters help to cool, calm, and balance the complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Carnosine, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Carnosine, Beta-glucanMay help
This product contains carnosine. 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Carnosine + 6 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, carnosine.
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus grandis fruit water, Lavandula angustifolia flower water + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pentylene glycol~5.2–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCitrus grandis fruit water~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Propanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinAnthemis nobilis flower water~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit water~1.4–2.1%
Lavandula angustifolia flower water~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarnosine~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineUndecylenoyl glycine~0.45–1.1%
Betaine~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineBis-ethoxydiglycol cyclohexane 1,4-dicarboxylate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.75%
Hexylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.6%
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractRibes nigrum fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Ribes nigrum fruit extractRubus villosus leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.25%
Agastache mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-glucan~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanHydrolyzed gardenia florida extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extractMaltodextrin~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPhosphatidylglycerol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might help reduce inflammation and support the barrier function. This compound is naturally present in animal and plant tissue
More about PhosphatidylglycerolIngredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Citrus grandis fruit water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Anthemis nobilis flower water, Cucumis sativus fruit water, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Carnosine, Undecylenoyl glycine, Betaine, Bis-ethoxydiglycol cyclohexane 1,4-dicarboxylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Rubus villosus leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Agastache mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract, Beta-glucan, Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, Maltodextrin, Phosphatidylglycerol
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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.
| florence by millsEpisode 1 - Brighten Up Brightening TonerYOUR PRODUCT | NaturopathicaGotu Kola + Fruit Exosome Rejuvenating Essence | ACWELLPhyto Active Balancing Toner | KAINEKombu Balancing Ampoule Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | — | $86.00 | $21.00 | $10.14 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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