Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Milk + 2 moreWorks
“It contains our milk base that floods the skin with hydration, lactic acid to gently exfoliate revealing a more even skin tone, aloe vera to soothe and soften the skin, witch hazel to help reduce the appearance of pores, and vitamins and minerals to nourish the skin, revealing a more clarified and smoother looking complexion.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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).
ExfoliationRetinyl palmitateNot delivered
“It contains our milk base that floods the skin with hydration, lactic acid to gently exfoliate revealing a more even skin tone, aloe vera to soothe and soften the skin, witch hazel to help reduce the appearance of pores, and vitamins and minerals to nourish the skin, revealing a more clarified and smoother looking complexion.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneRetinyl palmitate ~0.05–0.25%Under-dosed
“It contains our milk base that floods the skin with hydration, lactic acid to gently exfoliate revealing a more even skin tone, aloe vera to soothe and soften the skin, witch hazel to help reduce the appearance of pores, and vitamins and minerals to nourish the skin, revealing a more clarified and smoother looking complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinMilk~3.6–5.4%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceHamamelis virginiana extract~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateParfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumRetinyl palmitate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Milk, Unknown, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Unknown, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Retinyl palmitate
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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.
| SEINTTonerYOUR PRODUCT | VitaminSea.beautySeaweed + Glycolic Acid Facial Toner | DermosilSensitive Tonic | Pacifica BeautyHappy Water Gentle Skin Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | — | $6.95 | $14.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Betaine | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SEINT - Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.05% - 0.25%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Humectants (glycerin 4.30% - 6.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
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