province apothecary Invigorating + Balancing Toner
Works for
MoisturizingGluconolactone, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 2 moreWorks
“WHAT IT DOES: This toner hydrates and smooths while supporting your skin's natural balance.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-agingSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Rosa damascena flower waterMay help
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Lavandula angustifolia flower water + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Rosa damascena flower water~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterLavandula angustifolia flower water~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Gluconolactone~2.7–4.1%
- 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 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
More about GluconolactoneSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Calcium gluconate~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateSorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
More about Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymerHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.3–0.75%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Boswellia serrata oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Calcium gluconate, Unknown, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Boswellia serrata oil
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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.
| province apothecaryInvigorating + Balancing TonerYOUR PRODUCT | VotaryDaily Apple Toner | Face Reality SkincareMoisture Balance Toner | VOYARitzy Spritzy Facial Spritz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 58% |
| Price | $48.00 | $55.89+$7.89 | — | $63.06+$15.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Allantoin | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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