Works for
MoisturizingSaccharum officinarum extract, Glycerin + 2 moreWorks
“Suitable for all skin types, active ingredients including Aloe Vera also help to hydrate the skin and soothe inflammation minimising redness.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis extract.
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).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“An exfoliating toner that helps balance pH to refresh skin and smooth skin texture while removing excess residue.”
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 toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis extract~5.9–8.8%
- 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 extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~4–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractHamamelis virginiana extract~3–4.5%
- 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 PhenoxyethanolIsoceteth-20~1.8–2.7%
Saccharum officinarum extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractPropylene glycol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Pvp~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus medica acida peel extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~0.35–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Acer saccharum extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractThymus vulgaris extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Phenoxyethanol, Isoceteth-20, Saccharum officinarum extract, Propylene glycol, Methylparaben, Pvp, Chlorphenesin, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus medica acida peel extract, Glycerin, Benzoic acid, Acer saccharum extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis 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.
| SkinCeuticalsEqualizing TonerYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCAREMulti Acid Peeling Solution | BalmLabsClearBalm Power Elixir | The INKEY List CAApple Cider Vinegar Acid Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $38.00 | $12.86−$25.14 | — | $13.50−$24.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Cbd | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SkinCeuticals - Equalizing Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.15% - 0.65%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 35.00$ in the United States and for 26.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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