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Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Essence 98% Toner

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.4% - 0.95%Betaine 2.8% - 4.2%

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Product summary

"Holika Holika - Aloe Soothing Essence 98% Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.10% - 1.60%, betaine 2.80% - 4.20% and glycerin 2.20% - 3.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails from 14.95£ up to 21.95£ in the United Kingdom, from 17.19$ up to 37.08$ in the United States and for 36.70CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

A toner infused with Aloe to offer soothing and moisturizing effect.

Source: Yesstyle

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

sodium hyaluronate 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

betaine 2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

ectoin 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Aloe Vera also possesses anti-bacterial properties to help prevent and heal blemishes, particularly beneficial to acne-prone skin.

Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

centella asiatica extract 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Clears the skin of dead cells, helps nutrients penetrate more deeply into the epidermis, smooths the texture of the skin.

Source: Feelunique

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

betaine 2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Potential irritants

melissa officinalis leaf extract 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

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

parfum 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria japonica extract 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.8% - 8.7%

Irritation risk:

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

1,2-hexanediol 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Ectoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium hyaluronate, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Pentylene glycol, Centella asiatica extract, Propanediol, Gellan gum, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium citrate, Calcium chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Parfum

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Key ingredients	betaine centella asiatica extract +4 more	Common: sodium hyaluronate glycerin +2 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +1 more	Common: centella asiatica extract glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol hyaluronic acid +5 more	Common: betaine glycerin +1 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +5 more	Common: betaine glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol camellia japonica flower extract +5 more	Common: betaine glycerin +1 more Other: hyaluronic acid hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +2 more	Common: betaine centella asiatica extract +2 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract	Common: betaine glycerin +1 more Other: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate +3 more	Common: betaine centella asiatica extract +2 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract	Common: betaine centella asiatica extract +2 more Other: panthenol arginine +3 more	Common: betaine glycerin +1 more Other: anhydroxylitol glyceryl glucoside +6 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +7 more	chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? salix nigra bark extract Has skin benefit? +3 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? salix nigra bark extract Has skin benefit? +3 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium citrate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +16 more	houttuynia cordata extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	camellia sinensis leaf water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +17 more	camellia sinensis leaf water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	nelumbo nucifera flower water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more

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Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Essence 98% Toner

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