Works for
MoisturizingUrea, Betaine + 4 moreWorks well
“Can be used as moisturizing pack by soaking cotton pads with the product.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
ExfoliationUrea, Salix alba bark extractNot delivered
“Contains Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract and Salicylic Acid to help remove excessive sebum and slough off dead skin cells.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with urea, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~7.8–11.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholButylene glycol~4–5.9%
- 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 glycolBetaine~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineUrea~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaGlycereth-26~1.8–2.6%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneSalix alba bark extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolOctyldodeceth-16~0.55–1.3%
Parfum~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Torreya nucifera seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractBht~0.1–0.3%
Acetic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Betaine, Urea, Glycereth-26, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Salix alba bark extract, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodeceth-16, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Torreya nucifera seed oil, Disodium edta, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Bht, Acetic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Tocopherol
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| Match | — | 62% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | — | $21.00 | — | $6.04 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Pitera | Niacinamide | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"innisfree - Buy Innisfree Bija Trouble Toner in Australia - Korean Skincare Online" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (urea 2.20% - 3.30% and betaine 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "innisfree" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 18.50A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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