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MoisturizingGlycerin, Diglycerin + 11 moreWorks
“Eight kinds of extracts using domestic plants grown by organic farming as a natural moisturizing ingredient and aloe vera juice are mixed to moisturize dry skin and make it smooth.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, 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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Achillea millefolium extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~7.1–8.6%
- 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 juiceGlycerin~4.1–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolDiglycerin~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPentylene glycol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMethyl gluceth-10~1.6–2%
Peg-32~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Polyquaternium-51~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Soluble proteoglycan~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractAchillea millefolium extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractPyrus malus flower extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycosyl trehalose~0.35–0.65%
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateTrehalose~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseButylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 glycolPolysorbate 80~0.25–0.5%
Peg-10 methyl ether dimethicone~0.25–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.2%
- 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 citratePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Diglycerin, Pentylene glycol, Methyl gluceth-10, Peg-32, Polyquaternium-51, Soluble proteoglycan, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Unknown, Unknown, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Pyrus malus flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycosyl trehalose, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Trehalose, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 80, Peg-10 methyl ether dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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| MUJIHerbal Light Toning Water - 2 TypesYOUR PRODUCT | Estée LauderRe-Nutriv Regenerating Youth Treatment Lotion | PYUNKANG YULBlack Tea Deep Infusion Toner | Face Reality SkincareSoothing Radiance Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $125.48 | $21.99 | $32.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Niacinamide | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"MUJI - Herbal Light Toning Water - 2 Types" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (trehalose 0.30% - 0.55%, sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.65%, diglycerin 2.30% - 2.80% and glycerin 4.10% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 32.04$ 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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