Works for
ExfoliationLactic acid, Gluconic acidWorks well
“A pumpkin wine-based toner designed to refine the appearance of pores, gently exfoliate and provide added nutritional benefit to 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: gluconic acid, lactic acid.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gluconic acid, GlutathioneWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (gluconic acid, glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Lactic acid, Gluconic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconic acid, glutathione, lactic 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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Lactic acid, Gluconic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: lactic 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Sucrose, Lactic acid + 4 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactic 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).
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Gluconic acidMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains gluconic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sucrose~8.4–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseCucurbita pepo fruit extract~4.7–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolLactic acid~2.4–2.9%
- 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~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidOctoxynol-9~1.7–2.1%
Parfum~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGluconic acid~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about Gluconic acidYeast~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aminoguanidine hcl~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil~0.6–0.95%
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilGlutathione~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneZingiber officinale root oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilAlcohol denat.~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Zinc salicylate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aspergillus/molasses ferment filtrate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.3–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium chloride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl benzoate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateEugenol~0.15–0.25%
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Isoeugenol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Sucrose, Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, Propylene glycol, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Octoxynol-9, Parfum, Gluconic acid, Yeast, Aminoguanidine hcl, Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Glutathione, Zingiber officinale root oil, Alcohol denat., Zinc salicylate, Aspergillus/molasses ferment filtrate, Glycerin, Potassium chloride, Benzyl benzoate, Eugenol, Coumarin, Cinnamal, Isoeugenol, Cinnamyl alcohol
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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.
| PCA SKINNutrient TonerYOUR PRODUCT | Glo Skin BeautyHydra-Bright Pro 5 Liquid Exfoliant | ITKtri-acid toner | ZO Skin HealthExfoliation Accelerator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $46.00 | $14.00−$32.00 | $12.75−$33.25 | $69.99+$23.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 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
- 4Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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