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MoisturizingGlycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 5 moreWorks
“A nutrient-dense combination of Probiotics, natural astringents, and vitamin-rich extracts boost skin's barrier function while delivering essential hydration and antioxidants for a calm, visibly-renewed complexion.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, honey extract.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Anti-blemishAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“When this microflora becomes compromised flare ups of acne, blemishes, dullness, and some conditions like eczema and psoriasis can happen.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateApple cider vinegar~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractZymomonas ferment extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus ferment lysate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateHelianthus annuus sprout extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier
More about Helianthus annuus sprout extractBetula alba juice~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractSodium hypochlorite~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCetearyl glucoside~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideSea salt~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltMaris sal~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Silica~0.1–0.4%
Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Apple cider vinegar, Honey extract, Zymomonas ferment extract, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Helianthus annuus sprout extract, Betula alba juice, Oryza sativa extract, Sodium hypochlorite, Maltodextrin, Cetearyl glucoside, Sea salt, Maris sal, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Silica, Citric acid
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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.
| HoliFrogUtopia Microflora TonerYOUR PRODUCT | Make BeautyMicro Ferment Rice Essence | BB LABORATORIESPlacenta Milk Essence | florence by millsEpisode 4: Soak It In Hydrating Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 29% | 28% | 21% |
| Price | $48.00 | — | $83.90+$35.90 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Cyclopentasiloxane | Beta-Glucan |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"HoliFrog - Utopia Microflora Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.70% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 37.95$ in the United States and for 39.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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