MAXCLINIC Pro Edition Hydro Firming Gel Toner
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks well
“Multi-purpose skincare product combining the benefits from toner, lotion and essence to replenish moisture with the help of 4 types of Hyaluronic Acid.”
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
ExfoliationTartaric acidNot delivered
“AHA extracted from flowers to buff away unwanted debris and impurities gently.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with tartaric acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Ascorbic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideWorks well
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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Adenosine + 2 moreWorks well
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tartaric acid, Adenosine + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dipropylene glycol~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideButylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 glycolMethyl gluceth-10~1.9–2.3%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilBetaine~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Gellan gum~0.65–0.95%
Calcium chloride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideSodium citrate~0.4–0.65%
- 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 citrateAdenosine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.3–0.5%
Aloe vera leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerHydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBenzyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products
More about Benzyl glycolHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Propylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 glycolHyaluronic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidRaspberry ketone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)
More about Raspberry ketoneAscorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidMalic acid~0.15–0.3%
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- 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 extractTartaric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidCrataegus monogyna flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Viola tricolor extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
More about Viola tricolor extractParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Citronellol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene glycol, Methyl gluceth-10, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Gellan gum, Calcium chloride, Sodium citrate, Adenosine, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Rosa damascena flower extract, Aloe vera leaf extract, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Benzyl glycol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene glycol, Hyaluronic acid, Raspberry ketone, Ascorbic acid, Malic acid, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Tartaric acid, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Viola tricolor extract, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol
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| MAXCLINICPro Edition Hydro Firming Gel TonerYOUR PRODUCT | THE RAPUEZLive Hydro Gel In Toner | NERISHSoy Ceramide Barrier Toner | MediFlowerARONYX Hyaluronic Acid Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 98% | 95% | 95% |
| Price | — | $35.55 | $21.15 | $22.36 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 10 | 9 of 10 | 9 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Ceramide Ns | Polyglutamic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"MAXCLINIC - Pro Edition Hydro Firming Gel Toner" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.10% - 3.80%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.15% - 0.30%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Adenosine 0.50% - 0.75%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.30%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.25%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.35%, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans 0.20% - 0.35%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.25% - 0.45%, betaine 1.50% - 1.90% and glycerin 4.00% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 21.78$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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