Good Days For All Prime Time Refining Toning Essence

Good Days For All Prime Time Refining Toning Essence

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Exfoliation
Papain, Allantoin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Natural exfoliators like pumpkin and papaya enzymes help gently remove dead skin and impurities.”
Source: Soko Glam

This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

PapainEffect: LowAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating~0.01–0.05%
AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.01–0.1%
Moisturizing
Sodium lactate ~0.01–0.05%, below the ~0.1% it needs + 2 more
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“Get your skin ready for Prime Time by incorporating this multi-tasking hydrating cleansing toner into your daily regimen.”
Source: Soko Glam

Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.

CyanocobalaminEffect: HighCan support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin~0.15–0.65%
Saccharum officinarum extractEffect: HighSugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.01–0.05%
Corallina officinalis extractEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants~0.01–0.05%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.05–0.15%
AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.01–0.05%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.01–0.05%
Rosa damascena flower water· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating~0.01–0.05%
Sodium lactateUnder-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product~0.01–0.05%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.01–0.1%
PanthenolUnder-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.01–0.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
20 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water + 18 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 34 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Carica papaya fruit extract—High~3.1–4.7%est.
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~3.7–5.5%est.
Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Artemisia vulgaris extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Mentha piperita leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
N-hydroxysuccinimideIs claimed to be able to brighten skin tone by removing some blood-related pigmented compounds in skin (hemoglobin and related elements) but solid research is missing. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Jasminum officinale extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Citrus paradisi fruit extract—High~0.05–0.15%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Acer saccharum extractA plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compoundsMedium~0.9–1.3%est.
Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Juniperus communis fruit extractBerry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effectMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Corallina officinalis extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants3/5~0.01–0.05%est.
AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.01–0.05%est.

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Ingredients

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Malt extract~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Malt extract
Carica papaya fruit extract~3.1–4.7%
Irritant · high
Rosa damascena flower water~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

More about Rosa damascena flower water
Water~3.1–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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1,2-hexanediol~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about 1,2-hexanediol
Dipropylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Glycereth-25 pca isostearate~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Acer saccharum extract~0.9–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds

More about Acer saccharum extract
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Hamamelis virginiana water~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

More about Hamamelis virginiana water
Cyanocobalamin~0.15–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin

More about Cyanocobalamin
Artemisia vulgaris extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating

More about Artemisia vulgaris extract
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

More about Melia azadirachta leaf extract
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract
Aspalathus linearis leaf extract~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking

More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extract
Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin

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Allantoin~0.01–0.1%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAnti-blemishReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Curcuma longa root extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

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Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Viscum album extract~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Corallina officinalis extract~0.01–0.05%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants

More about Corallina officinalis extract
Panthenol~0.01–0.05%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

More about Panthenol
Rosa damascena flower water~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

More about Rosa damascena flower water
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

More about Citrus limon fruit extract
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Polyglyceryl-4 caprate
Sodium lactate~0.01–0.05%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

More about Sodium lactate
Butylene glycol~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Disodium edta~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Saccharum officinarum extract~0.01–0.05%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Limonene~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

More about Salvia officinalis leaf extract
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
Citrus grandis peel oil~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

More about Citrus grandis peel oil
Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals

More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extract
Arctium majus root extract~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Juniperus communis fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect

More about Juniperus communis fruit extract
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

More about Lavandula hybrida oil
Hypericum perforatum extract~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Saponaria officinalis root extract~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Lavandula angustifolia oil
Phenoxyethanol~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Papain~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

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Carbomer~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Benzyl alcohol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Cucurbita pepo fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
Formula
N-hydroxysuccinimide~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin tone

Is claimed to be able to brighten skin tone by removing some blood-related pigmented compounds in skin (hemoglobin and related elements) but solid research is missing. Can be irritating

More about N-hydroxysuccinimide
Jasminum officinale extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

More about Jasminum officinale extract
Algin~0.01–0.05%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Algin
Diospyros kaki leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract
Dehydroacetic acid~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Dehydroacetic acid
Althaea rosea flower extract~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

More about Lavandula angustifolia extract
Pinus sylvestris bud extract~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Malt extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Glycereth-25 pca isostearate, Acer saccharum extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana water, Cyanocobalamin, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Allantoin, Curcuma longa root extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Viscum album extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Panthenol, Rosa damascena flower water, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Sodium lactate, Butylene glycol, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Disodium edta, Saccharum officinarum extract, Limonene, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Arctium majus root extract, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Lavandula hybrida oil, Hypericum perforatum extract, Saponaria officinalis root extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Caprylyl glycol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Phenoxyethanol, Papain, Carbomer, Benzyl alcohol, Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, N-hydroxysuccinimide, Jasminum officinale extract, Algin, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Dehydroacetic acid, Althaea rosea flower extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Pinus sylvestris bud extract

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