Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner

Name: Glow Recipe - Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner
Brand: Glow Recipe

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WORKS FOR

Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
+2 more

KEY INGREDIENTS

gluconolactone
betaine salicylate
glycerin
hyaluronic acid
lactobacillus
saccharum officinarum extract
+2 more

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Size: 0.3 Pounds

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner 40ml

Price as of 9/21/2022 3:39 GMT. More info

$15.00

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Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner

Sephora CA

CA$20.00

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Mini Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner

£31.00

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Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner

Can the product deliver on its promises?

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Powered by watermelon extract (to flood your complexion with restoring vitamins, antioxidants and amino acids) and powerful acids, this toner works to gently refine and decongest problem pores for ultra-smooth, radiant skin."

Cultbeauty

WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: gluconolactone

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
betaine salicylate	HIGH
gluconolactone	MEDIUM
salix alba bark extract	LOW

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"A potent poly hydroxy acid clarifies the uppermost layer of your skin, buffing away dead skin cells to clear blocked pores, while a naturally derived beta hydroxy acid helps to battle blackheads and ease congestion."

Cultbeauty

WIMJ summary for exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: betaine salicylate, gluconolactone.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
betaine salicylate	HIGH
gluconolactone	HIGH
salix alba bark extract	LOW

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Hydrates, delivers essential vitamins and amino acids, and helps to soothe skin."

Sephora CA

WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic acid.

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).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
hyaluronic acid	HIGH
gluconolactone	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH
hyaluronic acid	LOW

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: betaine salicylate, gluconolactone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract	LOW

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (gluconolactone) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	MEDIUM
scutellaria baicalensis root extract	LOW
salix alba bark extract	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 83/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
gluconolactone
betaine salicylate
salix alba bark extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
opuntia ficus-indica extract	22% - 33%
citrullus lanatus seed extract	5.4% - 8%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	5% - 7.4%
hyaluronic acid One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation	3.6% - 5.4%
water Plain old water	2.8% - 4.2%
gluconolactone A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals	2.1% - 3.1%
sodium polyglutamate	1.6% - 2.5%
betaine salicylate Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid	1.4% - 2.1%
salix alba bark extract A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect	1% - 1.5%
melaleuca alternifolia extract	1% - 1.5%
hibiscus sabdariffa flower water	0.55% - 1.3%
citrullus lanatus fruit extract A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound	0.45% - 1.1%
lactobacillus A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation	0.4% - 1%
cucumis sativus fruit extract Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect	0.4% - 0.95%
saccharum officinarum extract Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.35% - 0.85%
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals	0.4% - 0.9%
scutellaria baicalensis root extract A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties	0.3% - 0.75%
paeonia suffruticosa root extract	0.3% - 0.7%
brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties	0.2% - 0.75%
ipomoea batatas root extract	0.2% - 0.7%
sorbitan oleate Helps oil and water mix together	0.15% - 0.7%
levulinic acid Helps stabilize a product formulation	0.15% - 0.55%
sodium levulinate A preservative	0.15% - 0.55%
molasses	0.15% - 0.5%
benzyl benzoate Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating	0.1% - 0.35%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.1% - 0.3%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.05% - 0.3%
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Key ingredients	gluconolactone betaine salicylate +4 more	Common: gluconolactone saccharum officinarum extract +1 more Other: glycolic acid panthenol +6 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +1 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +6 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol centella asiatica extract +4 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +1 more Other: madecassic acid capryloyl salicylic acid +6 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +1 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract helianthus annuus seed oil +4 more	Common: gluconolactone saccharum officinarum extract +1 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid ferulic acid +8 more	Common: gluconolactone betaine salicylate +1 more Other: panthenol mandelic acid +3 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin Other: niacinamide lactic acid +10 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +2 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin Other: camellia japonica flower extract centella asiatica extract
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? sodium levulinate Has skin benefit? levulinic acid Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrullus lanatus fruit extract Has skin benefit? betaine salicylate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +13 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ci 14700 Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +11 more	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? phosphatidylcholine Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? pinus pinaster bark extract Has skin benefit? boerhavia diffusa root extract Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +19 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? betaine salicylate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? plankton extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? chlorella vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +10 more	mentha haplocalix extract Has skin benefit? menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 laurate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? betaine salicylate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +11 more	cinnamomum camphora wood oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis oil Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl/capryl glucoside Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? astaxanthin Has skin benefit? hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? polyester-8 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycrylene Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? ppg-26-buteth-26 Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +21 more	perilla ocymoides seed extract Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 laurate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? betaine salicylate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +7 more	zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? mentha piperita leaf extract Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? iron oxides Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? tartaric acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +8 more	carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	opuntia ficus-indica extract Has skin benefit? citrullus lanatus seed extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	glycerin Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	melaleuca alternifolia extract Has skin benefit? pearl extract Has skin benefit? +26 more	camellia sinensis seed extract Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +24 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +30 more	tin Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +49 more	pyrus malus fruit water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more