TONYMOLY

TONYMOLY The Wheat Sprout Biome Concentrate Serum

Name: TONYMOLY - The Wheat Sprout Biome Concentrate Serum
Brand: TONYMOLY

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Glycerin + 15 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Intensively gives moisturization with 7 types of Hyaluronic Acid, leaving a healthy-looking, translucent skin.”

Source: Yesstyle

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.7–2.5%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~23–35%

Polyglycerin-3Key active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~4–6%

Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~0.85–1.25%

Lactococcus ferment lysateKey activeEffect: HighConsists 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~0.2–0.7%

Lactobacillus ferment lysateKey activeEffect: MediumA "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking~0.2–0.7%

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.65%

Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.1–0.35%

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.1–0.35%

Sodium acetylated hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.35%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.5%

Polyglyceryl-10 oleateKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.3%

Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~0.15–0.65%

Pyrus communis fruit extract· HumectantEffect: LowCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~0.1–0.4%

Rosa damascena flower waterEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed 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~0.1–0.4%

Bifida ferment lysateUnder-dosedConsists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect~0.2–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Rosa damascena flower water + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Chamomilla recutita flower oilPlant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Rosa damascena flower waterUsed 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 irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Citrus aurantium amara flower extractUsed as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Litsea cubeba fruit oilAn essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragranceHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~2.1–3.2%est.

Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.15%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.8%est.

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Pyrus communis fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Cucumis melo fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAttracts water into the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.85–1.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Triticum vulgare sprout extract80%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glycerin~23–35%

Key active

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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Propanediol~4.6–6.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Polyglycerin-3~4–6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Water~2.9–4.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Hydroxyacetophenone~2.1–3.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Panthenol~1.7–2.5%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Diethoxyethyl succinate~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formulation

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Sodium polyacrylate~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.85–1.25%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

More about Ethylhexyl palmitate

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · medium

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 crosspolymer

Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Bifida ferment lysate~0.2–0.75%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

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 lysate

Lactobacillus ferment lysate~0.2–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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 lysate

Lactococcus ferment lysate~0.2–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

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 lysate

1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

More about 1,2-hexanediol

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.15–0.65%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer

Cetyl ethylhexanoate~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Cellulose gum~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Tromethamine~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Polyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.1–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleate

Pyrus communis fruit extract~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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.

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Chamomilla recutita flower oil~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating

More about Chamomilla recutita flower oil

Thuja occidentalis leaf oil~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Thuja occidentalis leaf oil

Rosa damascena flower water~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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 water

Iris florentina root extract~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Iris florentina root extract

Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Hedera helix leaf extract~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Citrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating

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Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

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 oil

Triticum vulgare protein~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid

Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronate

Hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

More about Hyaluronic acid

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.05–0.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer

Potassium hyaluronate~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Potassium hyaluronate

Disodium edta~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

More about Disodium edta

Ingredient list view

Triticum vulgare sprout extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Sodium polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bifida ferment lysate, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Lactococcus ferment lysate, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Cellulose gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Thuja occidentalis leaf oil, Rosa damascena flower water, Iris florentina root extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Hedera helix leaf extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Triticum vulgare protein, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Potassium hyaluronate, Disodium edta

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Product summary

"TONYMOLY - The Wheat Sprout Biome Concentrate Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.70% - 2.50% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.35%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.35%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.50%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.15% - 0.65%, panthenol 1.70% - 2.50%, polyglycerin-3 4.00% - 6.00% and glycerin 23.00% - 35.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.