Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Alcaligenes polysaccharides + 10 moreWorks well
“Fresh moisture circulates and protects from external damage such as dryness.”
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:
alcaligenes polysaccharides, erythritol.
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: alcaligenes polysaccharides, hydrolyzed collagen.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4May help
This product contains palmitoyl pentapeptide-4. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Menthol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~7.3–11%
- 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 AlcoholPeg-8~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Alcaligenes polysaccharides~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alcaligenes polysaccharidesGentiana lutea root extract~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractPalmitoyl pentapeptide-4~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Hydrolyzed collagen~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenSoluble proteoglycan~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.9–1.4%
- 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 glycolDipropylene glycol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolDisodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Algin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginHydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilErythritol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolCarbomer~0.15–0.6%
- 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 CarbomerXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateGlycerin~0.15–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinSuccinic acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium succinate~0.05–0.3%
Pentylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolysorbate 20~0.1–0.3%
Sodium metaphosphate~0.01–0.1%
Menthol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium chloride~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium lactate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Peg-8, Alcaligenes polysaccharides, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Gentiana lutea root extract, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Hydrolyzed collagen, Soluble proteoglycan, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Disodium edta, Algin, Unknown, Hydrogenated castor oil, Erythritol, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Glycerin, Succinic acid, Disodium succinate, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium metaphosphate, Menthol, Sodium chloride, Sodium lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
| KoseDECORTE AQ Toning Lotion AYOUR PRODUCT | DecortéAQ Toner | LABIOTTECollagen Full Up Treatment Essence | MEDI-PEELDerma Maison EGF Triple Repair Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 71% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $119.10 | — | $25.12−$93.98 | $52.55−$66.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essence TonerTIA'M My Signature Vita B5 Toner
Product summary
"Kose - DECORTE AQ Toning Lotion A" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 1.30% - 1.90%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.10% - 0.40%, erythritol 0.15% - 0.50%, hydrolyzed collagen 1.20% - 1.80% and alcaligenes polysaccharides 2.60% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 134.70$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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