Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Tartaric acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Enriched with gentle exfoliator AHA Fruits Complex to retexturize the skin.”
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: glycolic acid.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 11 moreWorks
“A facial toner infused with deep seawater and ten types of hyaluronic acid, leaving the skin well-hydrated and feeling refreshed.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
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).
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Glycolic acid, Prunus mume fruit extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
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: prunus mume fruit 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-agingSide benefit · Glycolic acid, Hyaluronic acid + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tartaric acid, Cornus officinalis fruit extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (cornus officinalis fruit extract, tartaric acid) 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Maris aqua~5.6–6.8%
Butylene glycol~4–4.8%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~2.3–2.8%
Glycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinPpg-13-decyltetradeceth-24~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24Tromethamine~1.7–2%
Parfum~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Carbomer~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerBetula platyphylla japonica juice~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycolic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Glycolic acidLactic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCitric acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMalic acid~0.45–0.7%
Tartaric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidSodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopherol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolPrunus mume fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus mume fruit extractChaenomeles sinensis fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malus domestica fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractCornus officinalis fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that contains anti-oxidants. It might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used to help preserve the product formulation
More about Cornus officinalis fruit extractPunica granatum fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractHyaluronic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronatePotassium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Maris aqua, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Tromethamine, Parfum, Disodium edta, Carbomer, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Malic acid, Tartaric acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Prunus mume fruit extract, Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, Malus domestica fruit extract, Cornus officinalis fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate
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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.
| OttieAqua Rich Hyaluron Watery TonerYOUR PRODUCT | HanskinHyaluron Exfoliating AHA Treatment | Danne Montague-KingDMK Micro Peel | TulaSecret Solution Pro-Glycolic 10% Resurfacing Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | — | $27.00 | $56.60 | $16.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 3 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | — | Lactococcus Ferment Lysate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Ottie - Aqua Rich Hyaluron Watery Toner" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Exfoliation and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 0.15% - 0.65% and glycolic acid 0.20% - 0.75%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.05% - 0.15%, sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.30%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.10% - 0.30%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.40%, hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65% and glycerin 1.80% - 2.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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