Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 16 moreWorks well
“Formulated with 50 types of fermented ingredients to brighten and firm up dull, tired skin, this powerful toner preps and hydrates skin, while coming with all the nourishing benefits of an essence.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, 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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 1 moreWorks well
“Helps reduce appearances of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Niacinamide, Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate, Aspergillus ferment + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate) 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Geraniol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dipropylene glycol~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycereth-26~4.1–5%
1,2-hexanediol~2.3–2.9%
Niacinamide~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideButylene glycol~1.9–2.4%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinMethyl gluceth-20~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Spiraea ulmaria extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactococcus/bean seed extract ferment filtrate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/rice ferment~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorella ferment~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Lactobacillus/algae extract ferment~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/grape ferment extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extractLactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractLactobacillus/soybean extract ferment filtrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Can contain humectants that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free oxidants
More about Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrateSaccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A yeast extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and can help attract water to its upper layers
More about Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrateSaccharomyces/calcium ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/laminaria saccharina ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/potato extract ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/eriodictyon californicum ferment extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/water hyacinth ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/rye flour ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/hibiscus sabdariffa flower ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/milk ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/acerola cherry ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentLactobacillus ferment lysate filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactococcus/milk ferment lysate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactococcus ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactococcus ferment extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactococcus ferment lysate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateStreptococcus thermophilus ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aureobasidium pullulans ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bifida ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bifida ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateLactobacillus/wasabia japonica root ferment extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anti-bacterial compound that works as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus/wasabia japonica root ferment extractLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractBacillus/glutamic acid ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bacillus/rice bran extract/soybean extract ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Monascus/rice ferment~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/rice bran ferment filtrate extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/rice bran ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pichia ferment lysate filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alteromonas ferment extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractSaccharomyces/coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/soy protein ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sphingomonas ferment extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/malachite ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentSaccharomyces ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment filtrateSaccharomyces ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment filtrateAspergillus ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from fungus (mold) that typically appears on rice. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, might help neutralize free radicals and possibly somewhat reduce hyperpigmentation
More about Aspergillus fermentAspergillus/glucose/soybean/starch ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateCetearyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholBetaine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTromethamine~0.1–0.2%
Polyquaternium-51~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAdenosine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineGeraniol~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Methyl gluceth-20, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Lactococcus/bean seed extract ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/rice ferment, Chlorella ferment, Lactobacillus/algae extract ferment, Saccharomyces/grape ferment extract, Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Lactobacillus/soybean extract ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces/calcium ferment, Saccharomyces/laminaria saccharina ferment, Saccharomyces/potato extract ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/eriodictyon californicum ferment extract, Lactobacillus/water hyacinth ferment, Lactobacillus/rye flour ferment, Lactobacillus/hibiscus sabdariffa flower ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/milk ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/acerola cherry ferment, Lactobacillus ferment, Lactobacillus ferment lysate filtrate, Lactococcus/milk ferment lysate, Lactococcus ferment, Lactococcus ferment extract, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Streptococcus thermophilus ferment, Aureobasidium pullulans ferment filtrate, Bifida ferment filtrate, Bifida ferment filtrate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/wasabia japonica root ferment extract, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Bacillus/glutamic acid ferment filtrate, Bacillus/rice bran extract/soybean extract ferment filtrate, Monascus/rice ferment, Saccharomyces/rice bran ferment filtrate extract, Saccharomyces/rice bran ferment, Lactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate, Pichia ferment lysate filtrate, Alteromonas ferment extract, Saccharomyces/coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces/soy protein ferment, Sphingomonas ferment extract, Saccharomyces/malachite ferment, Saccharomyces ferment, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Aspergillus ferment, Aspergillus/glucose/soybean/starch ferment filtrate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Cetearyl alcohol, Betaine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Polyquaternium-51, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine, Geraniol, Citronellol
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| numbuzinNo.3 Super Glowing Essence TonerYOUR PRODUCT | TOSOWOONGCeramide Toner | MEDI-PEELAesthe Derma Red Marine Collagen Toner | MediFlowerARONYX Idebenone Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 92% | 91% |
| Price | — | $20.90 | — | $15.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 6 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"numbuzin - No. 3 Super Glowing Essence Toner" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.30% - 2.80%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.15% - 0.25%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (betaine 0.15% - 0.25%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.30%, saccharomyces ferment filtrate 0.20% - 0.35%, lactobacillus ferment 0.20% - 0.35% and glycerin 1.70% - 2.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 17.50A$ up to 70.69A$ in Australia and for 19.09$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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