TONYMOLY The Black Tea London Classic Emulsion
Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 1 moreWorks well
“The Black Tea series with 100% pure black tea extract to help improve wrinkles and brighten skin, while replenishing moisture and restoring skin elasticity.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate + 13 moreWorks well
“The Black Tea series with 100% pure black tea extract to help improve wrinkles and brighten skin, while replenishing moisture and restoring skin elasticity.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, cyclomethicone.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cyclomethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Niacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, AdenosineMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Camellia sinensis leaf extract74%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can 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 extractDipropylene glycol~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycereth-26~4.7–7%
Hydrogenated polydecene~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateCyclomethicone~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about Cyclomethicone1,2-hexanediol~0.85–1.25%
Niacinamide~1.6–2.4%
- 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 NiacinamideGlycerin~1.4–2%
- 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 GlycerinHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilBiosaccharide gum-1~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Theobroma cacao extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cetearyl olivate~0.35–0.8%
Sorbitan olivate~0.3–0.7%
C12-16 alcohols~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsArachidyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerBehenyl alcohol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPalmitic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.5%
- 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 lecithinArachidyl glucoside~0.15–0.5%
Adenosine~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineTromethamine~0.1–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Water~0.1–0.35%
Dextrin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateIngredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Dipropylene glycol, Glycereth-26, Hydrogenated polydecene, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Cyclomethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Biosaccharide gum-1, Theobroma cacao extract, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, C12-16 alcohols, Arachidyl alcohol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Palmitic acid, Hydrogenated lecithin, Arachidyl glucoside, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Disodium edta, Water, Dextrin, Glyceryl caprylate
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| TONYMOLYThe Black Tea London Classic EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | Etude HouseReal Propolis Emulsion | The SaemGold Lifting Cream | BonjourGreen Tea Water Bomb Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 83% | 83% |
| Price | $25.40 | $26.40+$1.00 | $55.50+$30.10 | $15.50−$9.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Sh-Octapeptide-4 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "TONYMOLY - The Black Tea London Classic Emulsion" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. TONYMOLY - The Black Tea London Classic Emulsion ticks this box. Humectants in this product (biosaccharide gum-1, cyclomethicone, glycerin and dextrin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (cyclomethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, arachidyl alcohol and c12-16 alcohols) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 1.60% - 2.40%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
- Adenosine 0.10% - 0.50%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "TONYMOLY" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 25.40$ 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
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