Rodial Vitamin C Brightening Tonic

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WORKS FOR

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

KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
lactic acid
glycolic acid
panthenol
sodium lactate
saccharum officinarum extract
sodium hyaluronate
glycerin
+5 more

IRRITANCY

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£16.50

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Vitamin C Brightening Tonic

SpaceNK EU

€19.50

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Vitamin C Brightening Tonic

SpaceNK US

$28.50

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Vitamin C Brightening Tonic

$40.00

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Size: 200 ml

Vitamin C Brightening Tonic

Can the product deliver on its promises?

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"The combination of acids and vitamin C effectively stimulates and exfoliates the skin to remove dead cells and help improve skin tone and clarity."

SpaceNK EU

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: glycolic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
glycolic acid	MEDIUM
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"Brighten and renew the appearance of skin with the Rodial Vitamin C Glow Tonic , an exfoliating face toner fortified with a combination of essential acids to promote smoother, visibly younger and radiant-looking skin."

Beauty Expert

WIMJ summary for anti-aging

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	LOW
lactic acid	MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"Enriched with a 5% Acid Complex (including Lactic, Glycolic and Multi Fruit Acids) and brightening Vitamin C, the toner effectively lifts away dead skin cells and enhances radiance, revealing a clarified, more even toned complexion."

Beauty Expert

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: 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
glycolic acid	HIGH
salicylic acid	LOW
lactic acid	HIGH

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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: glycolic acid, salicylic acid.

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

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What does the product description say?

"Alongside visibly improving skin's texture, it also conditions and hydrates with Amino Acids and Vitamin B."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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).

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
panthenol	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	MEDIUM
vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Anti-aging
Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
propylene glycol
glycolic acid
lactic acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
butylene glycol 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	5.8% - 8.7%
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	3.7% - 5.6%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	2.5% - 3.7%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	2% - 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% - 2.5%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	1.4% - 2.1%
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)	1.2% - 1.8%
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)	0.85% - 1.25%
sodium ascorbyl phosphate A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C	0.6% - 1.4%
citrus sinensis fruit water	0.45% - 1.1%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.25% - 0.5%
vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking	0.35% - 0.8%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.3% - 0.6%
saccharum officinarum extract Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.75%
1-methylhydantoin-2-imide	0.2% - 0.75%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.2% - 0.7%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.15% - 0.7%
sodium sulfite Helps stabilize and preserve a product formulation	0.1% - 0.2%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.1% - 0.45%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.1% - 0.4%
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity	0.1% - 0.45%
citrus limon fruit extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity	0.1% - 0.4%
sodium lactate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product	0.1% - 0.35%
acer saccharum extract A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds	0.1% - 0.3%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.05% - 0.25%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.15%
geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant	0.01% - 0.1%
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Key ingredients	salicylic acid sodium ascorbyl phosphate +7 more	Common: salicylic acid glycolic acid +3 more Other:	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid +4 more Other: niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +3 more	Common: glycolic acid lactic acid +2 more Other: niacinamide urea +4 more	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid +3 more Other: niacinamide nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1 +10 more	Common: salicylic acid sodium ascorbyl phosphate +2 more Other: retinol ascorbic acid +1 more	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid +4 more Other: betaine sodium pca +1 more	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid +4 more Other: niacinamide hyaluronic acid +1 more	Common: salicylic acid glycolic acid +3 more Other:	Common: salicylic acid sodium ascorbyl phosphate +4 more Other: punica granatum seed extract	Common: salicylic acid glycolic acid +2 more Other: ceramide ng palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +9 more
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Potential Irritants	citral Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? citrus sinensis fruit water Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? sodium sulfite Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate 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	citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? boerhavia diffusa root extract Has skin benefit? ammonium hydroxide Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? malus domestica fruit extract Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +13 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	retinol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? tartaric acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? magnesium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +11 more	linalool Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	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? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? sodium anisate Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? sodium levulinate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 caprate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 cocoate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +10 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
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +25 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more