Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Essence 98% Toner
Works for
MoisturizingBetaine, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks
“The toner effectively cleanses any remaining makeup residue while moisturising the skin, to leave your complexion feeling soft and refreshed.”
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).
Anti-blemishCentella asiatica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“Aloe Vera also possesses anti-bacterial properties to help prevent and heal blemishes, particularly beneficial to acne-prone skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) 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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis leaf extract, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~2–3%
Betaine~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineGlycerin~2.2–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.9–2.8%
- 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 extractEctoin~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.3–1.9%
- 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 juiceSodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractDioscorea japonica root extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria japonica extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractPentylene glycol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCentella asiatica extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Centella asiatica extractPropanediol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGellan gum~0.2–0.8%
Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.2–0.7%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSodium citrate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCalcium chloride~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient 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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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.
| Holika HolikaAloe Soothing Essence 98% TonerYOUR PRODUCT | ilsoDaily Moisture Bubble Toner 150ml | Dr.DifferentHyaluron Cool Soothing Toner | BentonDeep Green Tea Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $21.03 | $31.40 | $2.07 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Madecassoside | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Holika Holika - Aloe Soothing Essence 98% Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.10% - 1.60%, betaine 2.80% - 4.20% and glycerin 2.20% - 3.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 14.95£ up to 21.95£ in the United Kingdom, from 17.19$ up to 37.08$ in the United States and for 36.70CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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