
“A next-generation toner that delivers instant hydration and powerful antioxidants in a flash!”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: chondrus crispus extract, helianthus annuus extract.
“A next-generation toner that delivers instant hydration and powerful antioxidants in a flash! This high-performance, alcohol-free skin tonic purifies and pH balances your skin before delivering line-smoothing, brightening exfoliants.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
“A next-generation toner that delivers instant hydration and powerful antioxidants in a flash! This high-performance, alcohol-free skin tonic purifies and pH balances your skin before delivering line-smoothing, brightening exfoliants.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
“The proprietary blend of fruit and plant enzymes in our Instant Radiance Complex™ works alongside vitamin B3 (niacinamide), 0.5% salicylic acid and alcohol-free witch hazel water to instantly refine, retexturize and brighten skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, haematococcus pluvialis 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.
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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 GlycerinA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolA plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCan 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 extractThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractPure 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 TocopherolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractIs 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 NiacinamideHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 cocoateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleateUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPlant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractSugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractGreen algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilUsed 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 glycolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilHelps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater, Glycerin, Hamamelis virginiana water, Pentylene glycol, Acer saccharum extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Helianthus annuus extract, Sodium pca, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Yeast extract, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, Salicylic acid, Allantoin, Pinus sylvestris leaf extract, Opuntia vulgaris leaf extract, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Bromelain, Tannic acid, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Limonene
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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.
| Thrive CausemeticsMoisture Flash Active Nutrient TonerYOUR PRODUCT | Bigger than Beauty SkincareMoisture Flash Conditioning Toner Mist | AbibRebalancing toner Skin booster | BIODANCEFirst Synergy Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $36.00 | $24.11 | $19.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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