Works for
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Extracts of Banana, Apple, Orange and Grape help detox and combat premature aging signs.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Vitis vinifera fruit extract + 4 moreWorks
“Saturate several pieces of cotton pad and apply to areas where hydration needed. 2. Discard after 5-7 minutes.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.5–8.3%
- 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~1.9–2.9%
Glycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Styrene/vp copolymer~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPortulaca oleracea extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilDisodium edta~0.35–0.85%
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.3–0.75%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilCedrus atlantica bark oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis flower extract~0.2–0.75%
Prunus serrulata flower extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilPogostemon cablin oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMichelia alba flower oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Michelia alba flower oilVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractPyrus communis fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractMusa sapientum fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilRose flower oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Flower oil that is used as a fragrance
More about Rose flower oilViola odorata leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractSantalum album oil~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Chlorphenesin, Styrene/vp copolymer, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Portulaca oleracea extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Disodium edta, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Prunus serrulata flower extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Michelia alba flower oil, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Rose flower oil, Viola odorata leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Santalum album oil
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| PhymongsheFour Season Boosting TonerYOUR PRODUCT | WELLAGEReal Hyaluronic Toner for Instant Moisture Boosting | ROUND LABSoybean Panthenol Toner | ilsoDaily Moisture Bubble Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 45% | 44% |
| Price | — | $21.00 | $15.65 | $20.68 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Arginine |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: GRAFEN Calming Green SkinStay Well Triple Hyaluronic Acid Toner
Product summary
"Phymongshe - Four Season Boosting Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.70% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 47.10$ in the United States.
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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.
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- 3Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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- 6Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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