Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Sodium pca + 2 moreWorks well
“Antiseptic witch hazel purifies and minimizes pores while PCA provides lightweight hydration.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium pca, propylene 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
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“Vitamin C promotes collagen synthesis as it diminishes hyperpigmentation and neutralizes free radicals.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Vitamin C promotes collagen synthesis as it diminishes hyperpigmentation and neutralizes free radicals.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Hamamelis virginiana waterMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana water~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterPropylene glycol~3.3–5%
- 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 glycolSodium pca~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaBenzalkonium 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 chlorideAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.1–1.6%
- 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 juicePanthenol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPolyquaternium-10~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.05–0.1%
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Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Propylene glycol, Sodium pca, Benzalkonium chloride, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
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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.
| ObagiC Rx System C-Balancing TonerYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choicePore-Reducing Toner | KlairsDaily Skin Hydrating Water | Geek GorgeousLiquid Hydration Mist Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 63% |
| Price | — | $21.28 | $8.70 | $11.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Betaine | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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