Works for
MoisturizingSodium pca, Allantoin + 4 moreWorks
“It is known to cool and refresh the skin, and has been shown to be moisture-binding, moisture-regulating and softening properties.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Camphor, Equisetum arvense extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pentylene glycol~5.8–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSodium pca~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Allantoin~1.3–1.9%
- 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 AllantoinCucumis sativus fruit extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractAloe barbadensis extract~0.9–1.35%
- 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 extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.6–1.4%
- 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 juiceCamphor~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chamomilla recutita extract~0.4–0.9%
- 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 extractUrtica dioica~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urtica dioica extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Equisetum arvense extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractBetula alba juice~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractCi 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ci 14700~0.01–0.1%
Ci 42090~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Sodium pca, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camphor, Chamomilla recutita extract, Urtica dioica, Urtica dioica extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Betula alba juice, Rosa damascena extract, Ci 19140, Ci 14700, 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'ss Cucumber TonerYOUR PRODUCT | LABtheticsVitamin B5 Toner | BeautycollSkin Brightening Toner | Placentor VégétalToning and Oxygenating Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | — | — | $10.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium Pantothenate | Copper Gluconate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5
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