OleHenriksen Balancing Force Oil Control Toner

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WORKS FOR

Exfoliation
Anti-blemish
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
+2 more

KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
gluconolactone
glycolic acid
lactic acid
linoleic acid
camellia sinensis leaf extract
Vitamin E
chondrus crispus extract
glycerin
linolenic acid
melia azadirachta seed oil
+7 more

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OLEHENRIKSEN Ole Henriksen BALANCING FORCE OIL CONTROL TONER 6.5 oz

Price as of 7/2/2022 3:33 GMT. More info

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A$45.00

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Balancing Force Oil Control Toner

Sephora New Zealand

NZ$51.00

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Balancing Force Oil Control Toner

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HK$240.00

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Balancing Force Oil Control Toner

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What does the product description say?

"Formulated with Green Fusion Complex, a powerful blend of both BHA and AHAs--salicylic, glycolic and lactic acids--and neem seed oil, its gentle clarifying action helps unclog, purify and minimize the appearance of pores."

Sephora Hong Kong

WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: gluconolactone, glycolic acid

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
gluconolactone	MEDIUM
glycolic acid	MEDIUM

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Sephora Hong Kong

WIMJ summary for exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone, glycolic acid, salicylic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH
glycolic acid	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone, glycolic acid.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH
glycolic acid	HIGH
lactic acid	MEDIUM

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone, glycolic acid, salicylic acid

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH
glycolic acid	HIGH
salicylic acid	LOW

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, calcium gluconate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: chondrus crispus extract, linolenic acid.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH
melia azadirachta seed oil	HIGH
chondrus crispus extract	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (gluconolactone) 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	MEDIUM
tocopherol	HIGH
camellia sinensis leaf extract	MEDIUM

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
hamamelis virginiana water
gluconolactone
glycolic acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	4.7% - 7.1%
hamamelis virginiana water A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating	3.6% - 5.4%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2.7% - 4%
gluconolactone A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals	2.1% - 3.1%
glycolic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid	1.7% - 2.6%
lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)	1.5% - 2.2%
oleth-20 Helps oil and water mix together	1.4% - 2%
salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)	0.9% - 1.35%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.85% - 1.3%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.25% - 0.5%
menthyl lactate Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.45% - 1.05%
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties	0.4% - 0.95%
mentha piperita oil Used as a fragrance and can be irritating	0.35% - 0.8%
melia azadirachta seed oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function due to the high linoleic acid content	0.4% - 0.9%
linoleic acid An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores	0.45% - 1%
macrocystis pyrifera extract	0.2% - 0.75%
eucalyptus globulus leaf extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.55%
chondrus crispus extract Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency	0.15% - 0.6%
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	0.15% - 0.5%
linolenic acid An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation	0.15% - 0.6%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.3%
calcium gluconate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product	0.1% - 0.4%
benzoic acid A preservative	0.05% - 0.3%
tocopherol Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself	0.05% - 0.2%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.05% - 0.15%
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Key ingredients	salicylic acid gluconolactone +9 more	Common: salicylic acid glycolic acid +5 more Other: ascorbic acid tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +10 more	Common: salicylic acid glycolic acid +5 more Other: colloidal oatmeal hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate +18 more	Common: salicylic acid gluconolactone +2 more Other: niacinamide arginine	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid +2 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +4 more	Common: salicylic acid glycolic acid +4 more Other: camellia oleifera leaf extract sodium hyaluronate +2 more	Common: salicylic acid glycolic acid +3 more Other: ceramide ng palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +8 more	Common: salicylic acid gluconolactone +2 more Other: niacinamide sodium pca +3 more	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid +3 more Other: niacinamide nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1 +10 more	Common: salicylic acid glycolic acid +2 more Other: saccharum officinarum extract	Common: salicylic acid glycolic acid +2 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +6 more
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Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? eucalyptus globulus leaf extract Has skin benefit? mentha piperita oil Has skin benefit? eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? linolenic acid Has skin benefit? oleth-20 Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +11 more	geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? acacia senegal gum Has skin benefit? rubus idaeus seed oil Has skin benefit? tartaric acid Has skin benefit? gluconic acid Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? linolenic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +19 more	achillea millefolium extract Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? eugenia caryophyllus flower extract Has skin benefit? jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? achillea millefolium extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana leaf extract Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? resveratrol Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? linolenic acid Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? hexylresorcinol Has skin benefit? ellagic acid Has skin benefit? tartaric acid Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +35 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +8 more	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? phosphatidylcholine Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? pinus pinaster bark extract Has skin benefit? boerhavia diffusa root extract Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +19 more	hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? sodium sulfite Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? peucedanum graveolens extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? sambucus nigra fruit extract Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? lycium barbarum fruit extract Has skin benefit? avena sativa bran extract Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? tartaric acid Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	citrus tangerina peel extract Has skin benefit? vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract Has skin benefit? hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +10 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? daucus carota sativa extract Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? capsicum annuum fruit extract Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? rubus idaeus fruit extract Has skin benefit? beta vulgaris root extract Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? polysorbate 20 Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? triheptanoin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +71 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +15 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +33 more