INIKA Organic Hydrating Toning Mist

INIKA Organic Hydrating Toning Mist

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Lactobacillus ferment + 4 more
Works
What the product description says
“Organic Hydrating Toning Mist”
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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.3–4.9%
Lactobacillus fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative~0.35–0.85%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~23–35%
Selaginella lepidophylla extract· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowA plant extract that might be able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and have some antioxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking~3.4–5.1%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.4–0.95%
Glyceryl undecylenate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation~0.4–0.95%
Anti-blemish
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
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What the product description says
“Soothing and gentle Rosewater combats excess oil, acne, and smaller pimples, while fruit-derived AHAs gently exfoliate the surface of the epidermis and help to increase cell turnover resulting in a smoother skin surface.”
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally 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~23–35%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
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What the product description says
“Soothing and gentle Rosewater combats excess oil, acne, and smaller pimples, while fruit-derived AHAs gently exfoliate the surface of the epidermis and help to increase cell turnover resulting in a smoother skin surface.”
Source: Recreate Yourself

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.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~5.1–7.7%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~2.6–3.9%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~1.9–2.8%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Pogostemon cablin leaf oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.5%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Cinnamal—High~0.15–0.55%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~23–35%est.
Selaginella lepidophylla extractA plant extract that might be able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and have some antioxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~3.4–5.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Glyceryl undecylenateHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Glycerin~3.3–4.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Coco-glucoside~5.1–7.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Selaginella lepidophylla extract~3.4–5.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract that might be able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and have some antioxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Lactobacillus ferment~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Glyceryl undecylenate~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Water~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium citrate~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
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

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Cinnamal~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Limonene~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Coco-glucoside, Selaginella lepidophylla extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citric acid, Lactobacillus ferment, Glyceryl undecylenate, Glyceryl caprylate, Water, Sodium citrate, Benzyl alcohol, Cinnamal, Limonene, Geraniol, Eugenol, Citronellol, Linalool

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