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MoisturizingSodium pca, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWorks
“The astringent lotion is finished with sodium PCA, a powerful humectant that helps to drench your base in moisture, avoiding any uncomfortable tightness.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium pca.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~8.2–12.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Aluminum chlorohydrate~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation. Can create a temporary tightening effect on the skin
More about Aluminum chlorohydratePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilSodium pca~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaParfum~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCamphor~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menthol~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hamamelis virginiana water~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterLimonene~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.1–0.4%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.05–0.2%
- 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 juiceCi 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Aluminum chlorohydrate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium pca, Parfum, Camphor, Menthol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Limonene, Citral, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Ci 42090
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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.
| Kiehl'sBlue Astringent Herbal LotionYOUR PRODUCT | AlgenistHydrating Essence Toner | Dr. Zenovia SkincareVitamin C Brightening Toner | LibredermГиалуроновый тоник увлажняющий HYDRA для сухой кожи | |
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| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | $25.00 | $16.86−$8.14 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Bakuchiol | Alanine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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