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LOreal Paris Age Perfect Refreshing Toner
LOreal Paris Age Perfect

LOreal Paris Age Perfect Refreshing Toner

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Anti-aging
Ascorbyl glucoside
May help
What the product description says
“The formula, enriched with Vitamin C and Vitamin B5, invigorates and tones skin to help reduce the signs of fatigue.”
Source: Supderdrug

This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. 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.

Ascorbyl glucosideKey activeEffect: MediumA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products~2–3%
Moisturizing
Side benefit · Glycerin, Caprylyl glycol
Works

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–5.9%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~1.2–1.8%
Evens skin tone
Side benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside
May help

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.

Ascorbyl glucosideKey activeEffect: MediumA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products~2–3%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside
May help

This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) 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.

Ascorbyl glucosideKey activeEffect: MediumA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products~2–3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Linalool, Geraniol + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.1%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.2–4.8%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~2.5–3.8%est.
Ascorbyl glucosideA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in productsMedium~2–3%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~3.2–4.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium citrate~2.5–3.8%
Irritant · medium
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

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Ascorbyl glucoside~2–3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Caprylyl glycol~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Linalool~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Datem~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Datem
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium citrate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Datem

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Price——$51.97$68.00
Shared key ingredients—2 of 22 of 22 of 2
Key difference—Sodium HyaluronateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDiglycerin
Irritancy High Medium Medium Medium
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 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivativesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extractsec.europa.eu
LOreal Paris Age Perfect Refreshing Toner
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