Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Inulin + 9 moreWorks well
“The result? Oily and combination skin types are left feeling cleansed, balanced, purified and hydrated.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Anti-agingPalmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Astaxanthin + 3 moreMay help
“Bursting with dragon’s blood (which is actually just tree sap from the sangre de drago tree that was used to promote healing in ancient times), the Dragon's Blood Probiotic Tonic works to give a youthful boost while tackling pesky adult blemishes (we’ve been there…).”
This product contains astaxanthin, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4. These ingredients 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.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.9–1.35%Under-dosed
“Hit the ‘delete’ button on excess sebum, blemishes and stripped skin! Working to deeply cleanse pores without over-drying, this tonic exfoliates, clarifies and brightens, using dragon’s blood (a unique ingredient that forms a protective, anti-bacterial ‘second skin’ to ward off any outside damage while promoting cell turnover) and fermented rooibos tea (an anti-inflammatory tea from Africa that boasts 50% more antioxidants than green tea for unrivalled protection again environmental aggressors, as well as exfoliating alpha hydroxy acid and soothing zinc for a healthy, glowing complexion).”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Inulin + 1 moreNot delivered
“Bursting with dragon’s blood (which is actually just tree sap from the sangre de drago tree that was used to promote healing in ancient times), the Dragon's Blood Probiotic Tonic works to give a youthful boost while tackling pesky adult blemishes (we’ve been there…).”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Astaxanthin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 8 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Sodium anisate + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- 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 juiceAspalathus linearis leaf extract~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractRosa damascena flower water~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterCucumis sativus fruit extract~3.5–5.2%
- 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 extractRosa damascena flower water~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterCroton lechleri resin extract~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Croton lechleri resin extractInulin~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideGlycerin~1–1.6%
- 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 GlycerinLactic acid~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPalmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.85–1.3%
- 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-4Lactobacillus ferment~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentSodium levulinate~0.5–1.2%
Sodium anisate~0.45–1.05%
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateRosa centifolia flower extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractRosa canina fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractBeta vulgaris extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Astaxanthin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractRibes nigrum fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Ribes nigrum fruit extractIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Croton lechleri resin extract, Inulin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Glycerin, Lactic acid, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Lactobacillus ferment, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Beta vulgaris extract, Astaxanthin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ribes nigrum fruit extract
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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.
| LovinahDragon's Blood Probiotic TonicYOUR PRODUCT | Dope Skin CoAHA/BHA Exfoliating Tonic | Beauty DropsAHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling | EighthDayThe Resurfacing Tonic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 40% |
| Price | — | $33.00 | — | $125.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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