JAVIN DE SEOUL City Flower Ampoule In Toner
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 10 moreWorks well
“10 Flowerburst Complex delivers deep moisture and nourishment for healthy and radiant skin.”
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:
arginine, betaine.
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, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Anti-agingCentella asiatica extract, Niacinamide + 2 moreWorks well
“Functional product for skin brightening and wrinkle improvement.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, 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, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: 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-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extract + 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Camellia japonica flower extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia japonica flower extract, 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Illicium verum fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Centella asiatica extract~22–33%
- 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 extractIsopentyldiol~5.9–8.8%
Propanediol~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about Propanediol1,2-hexanediol~2.3–3.5%
Niacinamide~2.6–3.8%
- 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~2–3%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Water~1–1.5%
Arginine~0.6–1.35%
- 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 ArginineCarbomer~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAllantoin~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~0.35–0.85%
Butylene glycol~0.35–0.75%
- 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 glycolAdenosine~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosinePanthenol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSqualane~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinParfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIllicium verum fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Illicium verum fruit extractSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateForsythia koreana flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia japonica flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractPrunus mume flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia suffruticosa branch/flower/leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnolia kobus flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Taraxacum officinale flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Taraxacum officinale flower/leaf/stem extractPrunus serrulata flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Narcissus tazetta extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potentilla fragarioides extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica campestris flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plumeria rubra flower extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice smell to the product. Can be irritating
More about Plumeria rubra flower extractVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractPhyllanthus emblica fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractJuniperus communis fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Juniperus communis fruit extractIngredient list view
Centella asiatica extract, Isopentyldiol, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Betaine, Chlorphenesin, Water, Arginine, Carbomer, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Adenosine, Panthenol, Caprylyl glycol, Squalane, Hydrogenated lecithin, Parfum, Illicium verum fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Forsythia koreana flower extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Prunus mume flower extract, Paeonia suffruticosa branch/flower/leaf extract, Magnolia kobus flower extract, Taraxacum officinale flower/leaf/stem extract, Prunus serrulata flower extract, Narcissus tazetta extract, Potentilla fragarioides extract, Brassica campestris flower extract, Plumeria rubra flower extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Juniperus communis fruit extract
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| Match | — | 94% | 94% | 93% |
| Price | — | $22.00 | $27.63 | $6.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Sh-Octapeptide-4 | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
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Product summary
"JAVIN DE SEOUL - City Flower Ampoule In Toner" is effective for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.60% - 3.80%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.30% - 0.70%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.55%, panthenol 0.30% - 0.70%, arginine 0.60% - 1.35%, betaine 1.40% - 2.20% and glycerin 2.00% - 3.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 16.70$ 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 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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