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Kerstin Florian Correcting Refining Toner
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Fortified with Salicylic Acid and Phytic Acids, the fluid formula gently exfoliates the surface layer of skin to remove dead skin cells and decongest clogged pores, helping to combat bacteria and balance skin’s natural pH levels.
salicylic acid
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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)
niacinamide
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
oleanolic acid
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) helps counteract photodamage and activate collagen synthesis to smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
niacinamide
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
threonine
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
serine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Fortified with Salicylic Acid and Phytic Acids, the fluid formula gently exfoliates the surface layer of skin to remove dead skin cells and decongest clogged pores, helping to combat bacteria and balance skin’s natural pH levels.
salicylic acid
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Kerstin Florian Correcting Refining Toner has natural soothing, moisturizing and purifying botanicals to calm, balance and hydrate.
sodium pca
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
serine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
threonine
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
niacinamide
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
alanine
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
salicylic acid
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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)
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-aging | |
Exfoliation | |
Moisturizing | |
Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
7.9% -
9.6%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
hamamelis virginiana water
3% -
3.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrolyzed algin
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
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
salicylic acid
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
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)
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
7.9% -
9.6%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
hamamelis virginiana water
3% -
3.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrolyzed algin
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
All ingredients
alcohol denat.
7.9% -
9.6%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
butylene glycol
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Glycerin, Phytic acid, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Niacinamide, Salicylic acid, Carbomer, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Oleanolic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Alcohol, Hydrolyzed algin, Ammonium hydroxide, Sea water, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Betaine, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Boerhavia diffusa root extract, Sodium pca, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sorbitol, Proline, Serine, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Lysine, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acids
- Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerability of Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Mandelic Acid, and Phytic Acid Combination Peels in Melasma
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- Effectiveness of the formulation that containing oleanolic acid 3% on inhibition of 5-α reductase activity on skin of patients with acne
- The effect of ursolic and oleanolic acids on human skin fibroblast cells
- Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, an inhibitor of lipoxygenase, also inhibits cytochrome P-450-mediated monooxygenase activity in rat epidermal and hepatic microsomes.
- Antimutagenic and antitumorigenic activities of nordihydroguaiaretic acid
- Estrogenic activity of an antioxidant, nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA)
- Molecular mechanisms and clinical applications of nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) and its derivatives: An update
- Safety Assessment of Plant Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics
- Use of boerhavia diffusa extract for skin relief
- Plant-Derived Immunomodulators
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes