Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Toner

Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Toner

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Ceramide np, Propolis extract + 17 more
Works well
What the product description says
“It contains propolis extract to treat blemishes and pigmentation, royal jelly extract to boost collagen production and promote wound healing, and honey extract to deliver anti-aging and moisturizing effects.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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

Ceramide npHero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.3–0.55%
Propolis extractKey activeEffect: MediumA complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating~4.2–5.1%
Royal jelly extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products~3.8–4.6%
Honey extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~3–3.6%
TriethylhexanoinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.5–1.8%
Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Key active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~1.2–1.4%
Polyglyceryl-6 stearateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.65–0.95%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.55–0.8%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.5–0.75%
Phenyl trimethiconeKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture~0.5–0.75%
Lactobacillus fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative~0.3–0.6%
Saccharomyces fermentKey activeEffect: HighA product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.55%
ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.25–0.45%
CholesterolKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.15–0.25%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1–1.2%
Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeEffect: LowHelp improve the product's texture~0.7–1%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.5–0.75%
Oleic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness~0.1–0.25%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“A luxurious toner formulated with visible pure gold, which softens the skin, and caviar, which counteracts wrinkles to fortify, nourish, and firm the skin.”
Source: Skinfood

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“It contains propolis extract to treat blemishes and pigmentation, royal jelly extract to boost collagen production and promote wound healing, and honey extract to deliver anti-aging and moisturizing effects.”
Source: Yesstyle

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“It contains propolis extract to treat blemishes and pigmentation, royal jelly extract to boost collagen production and promote wound healing, and honey extract to deliver anti-aging and moisturizing effects.”
Source: Yesstyle

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Citrus tangerina peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propolis extractA complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritatingHigh~4.2–5.1%est.
Citrus tangerina peel oilEssential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Boswellia carterii oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Royal jelly extractA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee productsMedium~3.8–4.6%est.
Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~3–3.6%est.
TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.6–2%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 behenateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Oleic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin drynessMedium~0.1–0.25%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.55–0.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Propolis extract~4.2–5.1%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

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

More about Propolis extract
Royal jelly extract~3.8–4.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products

More about Royal jelly extract
Honey extract~3–3.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Propanediol~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Triethylhexanoin~1.6–2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dipropylene glycol~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–1.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

More about Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~1.2–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

More about Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)
Glyceryl stearate~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~0.7–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help improve the product's texture

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Polyglyceryl-6 stearate~0.65–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Carbomer~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Butylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

More about Butylene glycol
Phenyl trimethicone~0.5–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

More about Cetearyl alcohol
Glycerin~0.5–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Polyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citrus tangerina peel oil~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity

More about Citrus tangerina peel oil
Lactobacillus ferment~0.3–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

More about Lactobacillus ferment
Saccharomyces ferment~0.3–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Saccharomyces ferment
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
Cellulose gum~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
Boswellia carterii oil~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alcohol denat.~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Lavandula angustifolia oil
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Ceramide np~0.3–0.55%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

More about Ceramide np
Arginine~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

More about Arginine
Citrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

More about Citrus limon peel oil
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Disodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Cholesterol~0.15–0.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Oleic acid~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness

More about Oleic acid
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about 1,2-hexanediol
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredient list view

Water, Propolis extract, Royal jelly extract, Honey extract, Propanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Dipropylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Glyceryl stearate, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Carbomer, Butylene glycol, Phenyl trimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Lactobacillus ferment, Saccharomyces ferment, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cellulose gum, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Alcohol denat., Lavandula angustifolia oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ceramide np, Arginine, Citrus limon peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Disodium edta, Cholesterol, Oleic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Shared key ingredients—5 of 96 of 95 of 9
Key difference—NiacinamideNiacinamideCeramide Ns
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Product summary

"Skinfood - Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Toner" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

  • Ceramides (ceramide np 0.30% - 0.55%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
  • Humectants (arginine 0.25% - 0.45%, lactobacillus ferment 0.30% - 0.60% and glycerin 0.50% - 0.75%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Sources cited in this review

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