MISSHA MISA Geum Sul Toner

MISSHA MISA Geum Sul Toner

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Betaine + 11 more
Works
What the product description says
“Reinforces the skin's natural barrier.”
Source: Allbeauty

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: betaine, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, sesamum indicum seed oil.

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~4.6–7%
BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.1–1.7%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~0.2–0.8%
Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~0.15–0.6%
Ganoderma lucidum extractKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.65%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.1–0.35%
Polyglutamic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.1–0.45%
CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~0.1–0.45%
Honey extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.4%
AdenosineKey activeEffect: MediumMight 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)~0.1–0.3%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~6–9%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~0.95–1.45%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.35–0.85%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Adenosine
Works well

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

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.

AdenosineKey activeEffect: HighMight 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)~0.1–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Alcohol + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~3.3–5%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Zingiber officinale root extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lackingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Benzophenone-5A UV filter. Typically used to stabilize a product formulation. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Coptis japonica root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract—High~0.1–0.45%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Ganoderma lucidum extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
GoldA colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skinMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Theobroma cacao seed extract—3/5~0.1–0.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Saccharomyces/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate~25–38%
Formula
Butylene glycol~6–9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Glycerin~4.6–7%
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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Alcohol denat.~3.3–5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Water~2.4–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Propanediol~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Betaine~1.1–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Alcohol~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Carbomer~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Ganoderma lucidum extract~0.15–0.65%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Velvet extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Velvet extract
Dimethicone~0.2–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Tromethamine~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Polysorbate 60~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyacrylate-13~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation

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Zingiber officinale root extract~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

More about Zingiber officinale root extract
Poria cocos extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Theobroma cacao seed extract~0.1–0.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Peg-2m~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Peg-2m
Benzophenone-5~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

A UV filter. Typically used to stabilize a product formulation. Can be irritating

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polyisobutene~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to improve the product consistency

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Adenosine~0.1–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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)

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Parfum~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationEvens skin toneReduces rednessAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Sucrose distearate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Triticum vulgare flour extract~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Coptis japonica root extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Panax ginseng callus culture extract~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.15–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Honey extract~0.1–0.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Polyglutamic acid~0.1–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

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Aquilaria agallocha stem extract~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Atractylodes lancea root extract~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Actaea heracleifolia root extract~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Angelica dahurica root extract~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Curcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

More about Curcuma longa root extract
Panax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

More about Panax ginseng root extract
Paeonia albiflora root extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Cnidium officinale root extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Astragalus membranaceus root extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Prunus mume fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking

More about Prunus mume fruit extract
Pueraria thunbergiana root extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Saposhnikovia divaricata root extract~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Gold~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skin

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Inulin lauryl carbamate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cyclopentasiloxane~0.1–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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C30-45 alkyldimethylsilyl polypropylsilsesquioxane~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a nice product texture

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Ingredient list view

Saccharomyces/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Water, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Propanediol, Betaine, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Velvet extract, Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Polysorbate 60, Polyacrylate-13, Zingiber officinale root extract, Poria cocos extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Peg-2m, Benzophenone-5, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyisobutene, Adenosine, Hydrogenated lecithin, Parfum, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sucrose distearate, Disodium edta, Triticum vulgare flour extract, Coptis japonica root extract, Panax ginseng callus culture extract, Polysorbate 20, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Sorbitan isostearate, Honey extract, Polyglutamic acid, Aquilaria agallocha stem extract, Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract, Atractylodes lancea root extract, Actaea heracleifolia root extract, Angelica dahurica root extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Pueraria thunbergiana root extract, Saposhnikovia divaricata root extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gold, Sodium hydroxide, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Cyclopentasiloxane, C30-45 alkyldimethylsilyl polypropylsilsesquioxane

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