Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Sodium pca + 1 moreWorks well
“Our specially formulated, oil-free Alcohol-Free Face Toner refreshes skin without stripping its own natural moisturizers, so you can get a clean, refreshing toning experience without the harsh drying effects of alcohol.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium pca, butylene glycol.
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: panthenol
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Plus, special mild purifiers gently remove impurities and reconditions skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Geraniol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.9–8.9%
- 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 glycolPeg-4~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~2.4–3.7%
Oleth-30~2.1–3.1%
Sodium chloride~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Parfum~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCeteth-15~0.45–1.05%
Benzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
More about Benzalkonium chloridePanthenol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlycereth-26~0.2–0.7%
Sodium pca~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCholeth-15~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.15%
- 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 benzoateAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeButylphenyl methylpropional~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Peg-4, Polysorbate 20, Oleth-30, Sodium chloride, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium edta, Parfum, Ceteth-15, Benzalkonium chloride, Panthenol, Glycereth-26, Sodium pca, Choleth-15, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Butylphenyl methylpropional
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| NeutrogenaAlcohol-Free Daily TonerYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choicePore-Reducing Toner | BIODANCESkin refining mild pha toner | Elizabeth GrantGreen Power with Hemp Seed Oil Mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | $6.34 | $21.17+$14.83 | $21.00+$14.66 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: ROVECTIN Aqua Hyaluronic EssenceBIOHEAL BOH Ceramune Hydrating Cream Skin
Product summary
"Neutrogena - Alcohol-Free Daily Toner" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium pca 0.15% - 0.60% and panthenol 0.35% - 0.75%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails at around 7.05$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4
- 5
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.