Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Ceramide np + 7 moreWorks well
“A fast-absorbing toner formulated with Snail Secretion Filtrate and Fermentation Complex to moisturize and deliver nutrients to the skin, restoring healthy supple appearance.”
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:
betaine, 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: 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, panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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%
Snail secretion filtrate~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
More about Snail secretion filtrateGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMethylpropanediol~2.1–3.1%
Butylene glycol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.3%
Carbomer~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 triglycerideTromethamine~0.85–1.25%
Trehalose~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePanthenol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBetaine~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineXanthan gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%
Ceramide np~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 npSaccharomyces/potato extract ferment filtrate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed ferment filtrate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractLactobacillus/rice ferment~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinDisodium edta~0.1–0.3%
Malt extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linum usitatissimum seed extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zea mays kernel extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Parfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Snail secretion filtrate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Carbomer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tromethamine, Trehalose, Panthenol, Betaine, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide np, Saccharomyces/potato extract ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces/coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Lactobacillus/rice ferment, Lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Disodium edta, Malt extract, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Zea mays kernel extract, Parfum
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| SWANICOCOFermentation Snail SkintonerYOUR PRODUCT | Some By MiBeta Panthenol Repair Toner | StyleKoreanEtude House SoonJung Cica Relief Toner | Etude HouseSoon Jung Cica Relief Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | $17.00 | $16.62 | — | $21.96+$4.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SWANICOCO - Fermentation Snail Skintoner" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.35% - 0.85%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.45% - 1.05%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (betaine 0.40% - 0.95%, panthenol 0.45% - 1.05%, trehalose 0.50% - 1.20%, glycerin 3.40% - 5.10% and snail secretion filtrate 6.00% - 9.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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The product retails for 18.37$ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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