KAPLAN MD SKINCARE CLARIFYING TONER
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MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“Instantly hydrates and balances skin pH with a soothing blend of Aloe, Rosewater and Hyaluronic Acid.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, isomalt.
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 toneDipotassium glycyrrhizate, Salicylic acid + 1 moreNot delivered
“The result is smooth, refined even-toned skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Camellia sinensis extract + 6 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract, ginkgo biloba leaf extract, ilex paraguariensis leaf 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?
Irritancy17 strong irritants: Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil + 15 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~5.4–6.5%
- 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 extractButylene glycol~4–4.9%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.9–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hyaluronate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRosa multiflora fruit extract~1.4–1.7%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilHamamelis virginiana extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractRhododendron ferrugineum leaf cell culture extract~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractSalvia officinalis extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pelargonium graveolens extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractLavandula intermedia extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita extract~0.25–0.5%
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chamomilla recutita extract~0.2–0.35%
- 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 extractTrifolium pratense extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractBorago officinalis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Macrocystis pyrifera extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Panax ginseng root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractCamellia sinensis extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractIlex paraguariensis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
More about Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractLippia citriodora leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus grandis extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 glycyrrhizatePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEthoxydiglycol~0.2–0.35%
Peg-12 dimethicone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconePanthenol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Salicylic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Isomalt~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltBisabolol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololPolyquaternium-4~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 80~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateAlcohol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 AlcoholXanthan gum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSoy isoflavones~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidZingiber officinale root extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Rhododendron ferrugineum leaf cell culture extract, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Unknown, Camellia sinensis extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Melissa officinalis extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Lavandula intermedia extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Mentha piperita extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Trifolium pratense extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Borago officinalis extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Lippia citriodora leaf extract, Citrus grandis extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ethoxydiglycol, Peg-12 dimethicone, Panthenol, Disodium edta, Salicylic acid, Sodium benzoate, Isomalt, Bisabolol, Polyquaternium-4, Polysorbate 80, Benzyl salicylate, Lecithin, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Alcohol, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Soy isoflavones, Lactic acid, Zingiber officinale root extract
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| Match | — | 87% | 77% | 75% |
| Price | $30.00 | $29.41−$0.59 | $44.00+$14.00 | $20.12−$9.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 3 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 28 studies and safety reviews.
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