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Mary&May Vitamin B5 + Bifida Toner

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Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Niacinamide 2.1% - 3.1%Bifida ferment lysate 2.8% - 4.1%

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Product summary

"Mary&May - Vitamin B5 + Bifida Toner" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing and Anti-aging

Ingredient callouts

A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.10% - 3.10%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Adenosine 0.10% - 0.50%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.70% - 2.50% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.15%, betaine 0.35% - 0.75%, panthenol 1.70% - 2.50% and glycerin 4.20% - 6.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 18.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 14.63$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Fast-absorbing texture that leaves the skin feeling refreshed and moisturized.

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

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: niacinamide, panthenol

bifida ferment lysate 2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 4.2% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

adenosine 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

niacinamide 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: bifida ferment lysate.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

bifida ferment lysate 2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (bifida ferment lysate) 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.

bifida ferment lysate 2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

adenosine 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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Key Actives

niacinamide 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

bifida ferment lysate 2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

hydroxyacetophenone 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

glycerin 4.2% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:

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

butylene glycol 3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Bifida ferment lysate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene glycol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Betaine, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, 1,2-hexanediol, Adenosine, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate hyaluronic acid +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate hyaluronic acid +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: anhydroxylitol glycine +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 cryptomeria japonica leaf extract +2 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +13 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: glyceryl glucoside allantoin +1 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +19 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate allantoin	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl octapeptide-3 +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +19 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: laminaria japonica extract polyglutamic acid +1 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	centaurea cyanus flower extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	centaurea cyanus flower extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? cryptomeria japonica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +17 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? jasminum officinale flower water Has skin benefit? +16 more	ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit?	citric acid Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	hibiscus esculentus fruit extract Has skin benefit? ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	bambusa vulgaris water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	bambusa vulgaris water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	panax ginseng root water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +55 more	galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +72 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +27 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Mary&May Vitamin B5 + Bifida Toner

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Anti-oxidation

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