Medik8 Daily Refresh Balancing Toner

Name: Medik8 - Daily Refresh Balancing Toner
Brand: Medik8

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
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KEY INGREDIENTS

niacinamide
allantoin
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
beta-glucan
glycerin
inulin
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WIMJ summary

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
beta-glucan	LOW
allantoin	LOW

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WIMJ summary

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
beta-glucan	LOW
aloe barbadensis leaf juice	LOW

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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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH

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"Clarify and refresh your complexion with Medik8 Daily Refresh Balancing Toner ; an ultra-hydrating, alcohol-free formula that effectively eliminates excess oil and impurities after cleansing."

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WIMJ summary

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide	HIGH
inulin	HIGH
niacinamide	HIGH

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Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
hamamelis virginiana leaf extract
potassium sorbate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
niacinamide 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	5.2% - 7.8%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	3.3% - 4.9%
inulin 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	2.6% - 3.9%
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	2.2% - 3.2%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	1.5% - 2.2%
butylene glycol 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	1.3% - 2%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	1.1% - 1.7%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 1%
anthemis nobilis flower water	0.5% - 1.2%
rosmarinus officinalis water	0.4% - 1%
hamamelis virginiana leaf extract A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating	0.35% - 0.8%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.15% - 0.55%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.1% - 0.4%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.1% - 0.3%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.05% - 0.15%
beta-glucan Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.01% - 0.1%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.05% - 0.2%
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