Temple Spa BE QUIET Soothing Milky Toner
Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks well
“A calming, weightless hydrating milky toner to soothe and settle stressed skin while supporting the skin microbiome.”
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, lactobacillus ferment.
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, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Centella asiatica leaf extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica leaf extract.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Oenothera biennis oil + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.2–5.2%
- 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 triglycerideNiacinamide~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCoco-caprylate/caprate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePropylheptyl caprylate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylatePotassium cetyl phosphate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSqualane~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCitrus nobilis fruit extract~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Microcrystalline cellulose~0.8–1.2%
Xanthan gum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolOenothera biennis oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Inulin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinCellulose gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumSodium gluconate~0.3–0.55%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAvena sativa kernel extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractLactobacillus ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 fermentAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideCentella asiatica leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractRhododendron ferrugineum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAvena strigosa seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can be used as a fragrance. Contains multiple chemical compounds, some of which are frequent irritants and allergens
More about Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extractTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilBeta vulgaris root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractGlycine soja oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Niacinamide, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Cetearyl alcohol, Squalane, Citrus nobilis fruit extract, Microcrystalline cellulose, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Oenothera biennis oil, Sodium benzoate, Inulin, Cellulose gum, Sodium gluconate, Citric acid, Avena sativa kernel extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Rhododendron ferrugineum extract, Potassium sorbate, Lecithin, Avena strigosa seed extract, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extract, Tocopherol, Benzyl alcohol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Beta vulgaris root extract, Glycine soja oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| Temple SpaBE QUIET Soothing Milky TonerYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. LorettaBarrier Enhancing Milky Essence | VT CosmeticsTX-toning Toner | tatagaltierBulaney Treatment Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 83% | 82% |
| Price | — | $20.00 | $17.66 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Ectoin | Madecassoside | Pitera |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Temple Spa - BE QUIET Soothing Milky Toner" is effective for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.30% - 2.90%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Humectants (lactobacillus ferment 0.30% - 0.55% and glycerin 4.30% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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