Syrene Aquagel Refreshing Toner Mini

Syrene Aquagel Refreshing Toner Mini

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“In a hydrating gel formula, the toner helps to remove lingering dirt that your cleanser may have missed.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, polysorbate 20, triethanolamine) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.3–3.4%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~1.2–1.8%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.5–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Citral + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
GalactoarabinanHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~1.2–1.8%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~0.95–1.4%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Maris salUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentrationMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
Formula
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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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Polysorbate 20~2.3–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Galactoarabinan~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Triethanolamine~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Soluble collagen~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · 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

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Carbomer~0.5–1.2%
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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Honey~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Maris sal~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Citral~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ci 42090~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Galactoarabinan, Triethanolamine, Soluble collagen, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carbomer, Honey, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maris sal, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 42090

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