TONYMOLY The Green Tea Truebiome Watery Essense
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
“AThis is a moisturizing essence infused with Boseong Green Tea Extract and 89% Truebiome™ to hydrate dty skin.”
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, portulaca oleracea extract.
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
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Bifida ferment lysate + 7 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (bifida ferment lysate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, centella asiatica extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Litsea cubeba fruit oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Camellia sinensis leaf extract86%
- 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 extractGlycerin~23–34%
- 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~5.7–8.5%
- 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 triglycerideC13-15 alkane~4.4–6.7%
Hydrogenated lecithin~3.3–4.9%
- 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 lecithinBifida ferment lysate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysateLactococcus ferment lysate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateLactobacillus ferment lysate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysatePolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateCentella asiatica extract~0.95–1.45%
- 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. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractDiphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconePortulaca oleracea extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.5–1.1%
- 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 copolymerAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerVitex agnus-castus extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Vitex agnus-castus extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–1.05%
- 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 crosspolymerDimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide np~0.4–0.9%
- 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 npPyrus communis fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractRosa damascena flower water~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterPhellinus linteus extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arctium lappa root extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractIris florentina root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractHedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilPrimula veris extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fagus sylvatica bud extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.45%
Tromethamine~0.1–0.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C13-15 alkane, Hydrogenated lecithin, Bifida ferment lysate, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Centella asiatica extract, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Portulaca oleracea extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Vitex agnus-castus extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Ceramide np, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Phellinus linteus extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Iris florentina root extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Primula veris extract, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta
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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.
| TONYMOLYThe Green Tea Truebiome Watery EssenseYOUR PRODUCT | Thank You FarmerBakuvita Treatment Toner | TOSOWOONGCeramide Toner | The SaemRepair Rx Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | — | $19.84 | $20.90 | $32.65 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"TONYMOLY - The Green Tea Truebiome Watery Essense" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.40% - 0.90%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Humectants (glycerin 23.00% - 34.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 17.01$ 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 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
- 4
- 5Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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