Sukin Oil Balancing Clarifying Facial Tonic
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingCocos nucifera fruit extract, Glycerin + 4 moreGood evidence
“Oil Balancing Clarifying Facial Tonic”
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:
glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: cocos nucifera fruit extract, glyceryl caprylate.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Punica granatum extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 5 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinCocos nucifera fruit extract~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractAloe 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 juiceCucumis sativus fruit extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCydonia oblonga leaf extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAspalathus linearis leaf extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~1–1.5%
- 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 extractChamomilla recutita extract~0.8–1.2%
- 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 extractEpilobium angustifolium extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and calm down irritation in skin. However, it can contain compounds that can be irritating themselves
More about Epilobium angustifolium extractPunica granatum fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractPunica granatum extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- 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 extractCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamatePolyglyceryl-5 oleate~0.35–0.75%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilBackhousia citriodora leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil containing volatile compounds. Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Backhousia citriodora leaf oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.45%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLimonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Cydonia oblonga leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Epilobium angustifolium extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Punica granatum extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Polyglyceryl-5 oleate, Glyceryl caprylate, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Backhousia citriodora leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Linalool
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