Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“This tonic essence helps even out skin tone and lock in moisture throughout the day.”
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extractNot delivered
“This tonic essence helps even out skin tone and lock in moisture throughout the day.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Alcohol + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Rosa damascena flower water~6.8–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterAlcohol~3.9–5.8%
- 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 AlcoholGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePanthenol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolRhus semialata gall extract~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractChrysanthemum indicum flower extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sophora japonica bud extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunella vulgaris leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extract1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 glycolScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractPaeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.1–0.3%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCitronellol~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Betaine, Panthenol, Rhus semialata gall extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Sophora japonica bud extract, Prunella vulgaris leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
| iSOiMoisture Tonic EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | MEDI-PEELDerma Maison EGF Triple Repair Toner | AnuaHeartleaf 77% Soothing Toner | PEACH & LILYWild Dew Treatment Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 69% | 69% |
| Price | — | $52.55 | $6.00 | $21.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Centella Asiatica Extract | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"iSOi - Moisture Tonic Essence" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.60% - 2.40% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (panthenol 1.60% - 2.40%, betaine 2.00% - 3.10% and glycerin 2.70% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 49.64A$ in Australia and from 29.00$ up to 38.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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