Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 caprateCan be harsh
“The perfect follow-up to cleansing with Susanne Kaufmanns { Cleansing Gel }, her delicate Tonic Clarifying is brimming with calming and antibacterial ribwort and masterwort two alpine herbs renowned for their skin-soothing, normalising capabilities.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 2 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%
Alcohol~7.3–10.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPolyglyceryl-4 caprate~3.5–5.2%
Glycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPyrus malus fruit extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractPectin~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Sodium salicylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylatePlantago lanceolata leaf extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Plantago lanceolata leaf extractBerberis aquifolium extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triticum vulgare bran extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast ferment extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateParfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.45%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Bisabolol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidZinc pca~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Unknown, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Pectin, Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment, Sodium salicylate, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Berberis aquifolium extract, Triticum vulgare bran extract, Yeast ferment extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Bisabolol, Citric acid, Zinc pca
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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.
| Susanne KaufmannTonic ClarifyingYOUR PRODUCT | Aroma ZoneLotion Tonique Niacinamide 5%, Zinc & Acide Hyaluronique | COSRXLow pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water | MarcelleMicellar Water - Dry Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | $46.00 | — | $9.99−$36.01 | $13.99−$32.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Typology Purifying Face Gel Cleanser — 2% Zinc PCA + Bamboo ExtractMixa Anti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Three clinical studies showing the anti-aging benefits of sodium salicylate in human skinpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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