Works for
Anti-agingGlycolic acid, Niacinamide + 1 moreWorks well
“GLYCOLIC HYDRATING ESSENCE The Resurfacing Glow Toner is formulated with 6% Glycolic Acid and 2% Niacinamide chemically exfoliates the skin’s surface to visibly improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, pores, uneven skin tone and helps to brighten, clarify and smooth the complexion.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid, niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, AllantoinWorks well
“GLYCOLIC HYDRATING ESSENCE The Resurfacing Glow Toner is formulated with 6% Glycolic Acid and 2% Niacinamide chemically exfoliates the skin’s surface to visibly improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, pores, uneven skin tone and helps to brighten, clarify and smooth the complexion.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 6 moreWorks well
“GLYCOLIC HYDRATING ESSENCE The Resurfacing Glow Toner is formulated with 6% Glycolic Acid and 2% Niacinamide chemically exfoliates the skin’s surface to visibly improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, pores, uneven skin tone and helps to brighten, clarify and smooth the complexion.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
allantoin, arginine.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Evens skin toneGlycolic acid, NiacinamideWorks well
“GLYCOLIC HYDRATING ESSENCE The Resurfacing Glow Toner is formulated with 6% Glycolic Acid and 2% Niacinamide chemically exfoliates the skin’s surface to visibly improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, pores, uneven skin tone and helps to brighten, clarify and smooth the complexion.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Glycolic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Chamomilla recutita extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractAllantoin~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinHyaluronic acid~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidWater~3.6–5.4%
Glycolic acid6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidNiacinamide2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideArginine~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePanthenol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~1.1–1.6%
Glycerin~0.95–1.4%
- 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 GlycerinXanthan gum~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Allantoin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePantolactone~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Chamomilla recutita extract, Allantoin, Hyaluronic acid, Water, Glycolic acid, Niacinamide, Arginine, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Allantoin, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Pantolactone, Citric acid
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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.
| InstytutumResurfacing Glow TonerYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXAHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid | TOUN28AHA + BHA + PHA Serum | BaleaNiacinamide Peeling Concentrate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 83% | 82% |
| Price | $78.00 | $13.65−$64.35 | $37.90−$40.10 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | Salicylic Acid | Mandelic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Instytutum - Resurfacing Glow Toner" is effective for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.80% - 2.70%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (5.90% - 8.80%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (pantolactone 0.10% - 0.30%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.30%, allantoin 0.15% - 0.55%, glycerin 0.95% - 1.40%, panthenol 1.80% - 2.70%, arginine 2.70% - 4.00%, hyaluronic acid 4.30% - 6.50% and allantoin 5.90% - 8.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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