NourishMax Botanical Blend Brightening Toner
Works for
CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimCan be harsh
“It leaves the skin with a refreshed, clarified appearance and preps skin for a regimen of serums and creams.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana water~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterPropanediol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCalendula officinalis flower extract~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractEquisetum arvense extract~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractSymphytum officinale leaf extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Symphytum officinale leaf extractCitrus limon peel extract~1–1.5%
Arctium lappa root extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractAesculus hippocastanum seed extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractArnica montana flower extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractCentella asiatica extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
More about Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractHedera helix extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~0.15–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
Benzoic acid~0.1–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Tetrasodium edta~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Propanediol, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Hedera helix extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Phenethyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Tetrasodium edta
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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.
| NourishMaxBotanical Blend Brightening TonerYOUR PRODUCT | LyniaFace Tonic "Anti-Aging" | CowshedBrighten Cica Micellar Water | REVOLUTION SKINCAREHyaluronic Tonic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 37% |
| Price | $39.00 | $13.01−$25.99 | $25.43−$13.57 | $13.37−$25.63 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract | Colloidal Oatmeal |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: SWANICOCO Multi Solution Vitamin TonerAvant Skincare Bi-Phase Hyaluronic Acid Rejuvenating Micellar Water
Product summary
"NourishMax - Botanical Blend Brightening Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.15% - 0.60% and sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 39.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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