Name: Secret Nature - Mandarine Honey Brightening Moisturizing Toner
Brand: Secret Nature

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Works for

Evens skin tone
Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Ingredients of vitamin complex and a whitening functional substance Niacinamide improve dark spots and dull skin tone.

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: betaine salicylate, niacinamide

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.

niacinamide 2.7% - 4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

ascorbic acid 0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Lightly wipe the face in the direction of the skin texture to remove dead skin cells from the skin.

Source: Yesstyle

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: betaine salicylate.

betaine salicylate 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Mandarine Honey Brightening Moisturizing Toner

Source: From product name

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

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: niacinamide

glycerin 0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

betaine 1.3% - 2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

niacinamide 2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

In addition, this product contains betaine salicylate. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.

niacinamide 2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

betaine salicylate 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid

centella asiatica extract 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: folic 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.

niacinamide 2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

adenosine 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

folic acid 0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin

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niacinamide 2.7% - 4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

centella asiatica extract 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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citrus unshiu peel extract 4.3% - 6.4%

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propolis extract 1.6% - 2.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial

A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

citrus unshiu peel extract 4.3% - 6.4%

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propanediol 3.4% - 5%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Propolis extract, Betaine, C12-14 pareth-12, Butylene glycol, Betaine salicylate, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Centella asiatica extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Folic acid, Ascorbic acid

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: madecassoside sodium hyaluronate	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: madecassoside sodium hyaluronate	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: hexapeptide-9 copper tripeptide-1 +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +1 more Other: allantoin	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +16 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol panthenol +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: sodium hyaluronate cyanocobalamin +1 more	Common: adenosine betaine +3 more Other: hyaluronic acid hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: retinal bakuchiol +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ap +10 more
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Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +7 more	arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +7 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +8 more	oenothera biennis flower extract Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	retinal Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	malva sylvestris extract Has skin benefit? hibiscus esculentus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? citrus unshiu peel extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +15 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycereth-26 Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +31 more	collagen extract Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +27 more

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Secret Nature Mandarine Honey Brightening Moisturizing Toner

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What can the product work for?

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Evens skin tone

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Exfoliation

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

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