Works for
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Centella asiatica extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Save your skin from blemishes with this tea tree toner enriched with 67% tea tree extract and 19.5% cica extract.”
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks well
“Tea Tree and Centella Asiatica Leaf Water calms and hydrates skin Niacinamide and Adenosine provides whitening and wrinkle care Contains 6000 ppm of six sprout extracts to nourish skin and keep skin healthy”
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: niacinamide
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Centella asiatica extractWorks well
“It also brightens skin with niacinamide and improves wrinkles with adenosine.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
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-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Portulaca oleracea extract + 6 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, Commiphora myrrha resin extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- High
Centella asiatica leaf water~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~4.5–6.8%
- 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 glycolNiacinamide~3.8–5.7%
- 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 NiacinamideGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinWater~2.1–3.1%
Centella asiatica extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Centella asiatica extract1,2-hexanediol~0.6–1.4%
Betaine~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium hyaluronate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCaprylyl glycol~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.55–1.3%
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractBrassica oleracea italica extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractMedicago sativa extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractBrassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractTriticum vulgare germ extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
More about Triticum vulgare germ extractBrassica campestris extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Raphanus sativus seed extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.2–0.8%
- 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 AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractChamomilla recutita oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAspalathus linearis extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.6%
- 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 extractCommiphora myrrha resin extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Commiphora myrrha resin extractPerilla frutescens leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractYucca schidigera root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, Centella asiatica leaf water, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Water, Centella asiatica extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Portulaca oleracea extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Medicago sativa extract, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Brassica campestris extract, Raphanus sativus seed extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Unknown, Chamomilla recutita oil, Pentylene glycol, Aspalathus linearis extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Yucca schidigera root extract
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| iUNIKTea Tree Relief TonerYOUR PRODUCT | TOSOWOONGGreen Tea Eco Brightening Essence | GRAYMELINThe Last Frontier Alaska Glacier Water 85% Natural Toner | DERMAFIRMAge Reviving Essential Toner A4 | |
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| Match | — | 92% | 92% | 90% |
| Price | $24.08 | $13.10−$10.98 | $21.15−$2.93 | $19.90−$4.18 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 6 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Pitera | Adenosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"iUNIK - Tea Tree Relief Toner" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.80% - 5.70%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.95% - 1.45%, glycerin 2.90% - 4.30% and betaine 1.20% - 1.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "iUNIK" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 14.95£ in the United Kingdom, for 15.50A$ in Australia and for 24.08$ 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 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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