Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 4 moreWorks
“A nourishing toner that helps repairing the damaged or weakened skin barrier.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Bifida ferment filtrate71%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolWater~9.6–14.4%
Glycerin~4.2–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinGlycereth-26~3–4.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAllantoin~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinBiota orientalis leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.8–1.2%
Zanthoxylum schinifolium leaf extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractPentylene glycol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAspalathus linearis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCommiphora myrrha resin extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Commiphora myrrha resin extractPerilla frutescens leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractYucca schidigera root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Bifida ferment filtrate, Butylene glycol, Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Sodium hyaluronate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Allantoin, Biota orientalis leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zanthoxylum schinifolium leaf extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Pentylene glycol, Aspalathus linearis extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Yucca schidigera root extract
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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.
| GRAYMELINBifida Balancing TonerYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXHydrium Watery Toner | Paula's choiceCalm Redness Relief Toner | DHCCoQ10 Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 46% | 45% |
| Price | $19.40 | $4.50−$14.90 | $23.00+$3.60 | $39.00+$19.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Linoleic Acid | Acetyl Glucosamine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Benton Fermentation EssenceHEVEBLUE Salmon Caring Centella Toner
Product summary
"GRAYMELIN - Bifida Balancing Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.00% - 1.60%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (allantoin 1.00% - 1.60%, sodium hyaluronate 2.20% - 3.30% and glycerin 4.20% - 6.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 17.91$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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