Nivea Refreshing Toner for Normal/Combination Skin
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glyceryl glucoside + 2 moreWorks well
“This refreshing facial water from NIVEA utilizes lotus blossom and skin-identical Hydramin(R) to remove any residue left on the skin after cleansing. Designed specifically for normal to combination skin, this toner will leave your skin feeling moisturized and refreshed.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl glucoside.
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Butylphenyl methylpropional + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.4–11.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilGlyceryl glucoside~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideNelumbium speciosum flower extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePanthenol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlycerin~1.2–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~0.9–1.35%
- 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 glycolPolyquaternium-10~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGeraniol~0.2–0.75%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeLimonene~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeHydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Parfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Glyceryl glucoside, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Methylparaben, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl alcohol, Geraniol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, Cinnamyl alcohol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum
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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.
| NiveaRefreshing Toner for Normal/Combination SkinYOUR PRODUCT | esfolioHyaluronic Acid Houttuynia Cordata Toner | SkinLabMedicica Balancing Toner | Dr. Jart+Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence With Intensive Blue Shot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 66% | 64% |
| Price | $14.76 | $9.99−$4.77 | $19.31+$4.55 | $19.50+$4.74 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Madecassoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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