SEPHORA COLLECTION Clarifying Toner with Niacinamide and Zinc
Works for
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Zinc gluconateWorks well
“This formula contains five percent niacinamide, plus zinc to reduce the look of imperfections, pores, and blackheads.”
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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Zinc gluconateWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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 · Niacinamide, Zinc gluconateWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: zinc gluconate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Niacinamide~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideZinc gluconate~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateHydroxyacetophenone~3–4.5%
1,2-hexanediol~0.9–1.35%
Caprylyl glycol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium citrate~0.8–1.2%
- 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 citrateCeratonia siliqua gum~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency
More about Ceratonia siliqua gumXanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Niacinamide, Zinc gluconate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium citrate, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Xanthan gum, Citric acid
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| SEPHORA COLLECTIONClarifying Toner with Niacinamide and ZincYOUR PRODUCT | BANOBAGIMilk Thistle Repair Toner | CetaphilBrightness Refresh Toner Niacinamide | JUMISOAll Day Vitamin Glow Boost Facial Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 88% | 88% |
| Price | — | $31.09 | $17.23 | $16.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Anhydroxylitol | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SEPHORA COLLECTION - Clarifying Toner with Niacinamide and Zinc" is effective for: Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (5.50% - 8.20%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Price
The product retails for 16.00CA$ in Canada and for 12.00$ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Zinc salts in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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