Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
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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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).
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
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
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 25/100.
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| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Essence 98% Toner | Current | $14.95 | |
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner | 39% | $6.80 | |
 BANOBAGI Milk Thistle Repair Toner | 39% | $45.25 | |
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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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