TOSOWOONG SOS Intensive Red Clinic Ovalicin Skin Clear Toner
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Methyl gluceth-20 + 6 moreWorks well
“Formulated with naturally derived ingredients and patent ingredient, it soothes, calms and moisturises skin effectively.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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: niacinamide
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide, salicylic acid
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-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Adenosine + 1 moreWorks well
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.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Colloidal sulfur + 4 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: colloidal sulfur, niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol, Salvia sclarea extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Methyl gluceth-20~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Alcohol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about Alcohol1,2-hexanediol~2.3–2.8%
Niacinamide~2.4–2.9%
- 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 NiacinamideButylene glycol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolBeta-glucan~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanGlycerin~1.6–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1–1.2%
- 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 crosspolymerTriethanolamine~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAllantoin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinColloidal sulfur~0.55–0.8%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Adenosine~0.45–0.7%
- 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 AdenosineSalvia sclarea extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Salvia sclarea extractHyacinthus orientalis extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDisodium edta~0.35–0.6%
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractCamellia japonica leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica leaf extractSalicylic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used 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 acidPhellodendron amurense bark extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractCitrus paradisi seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Magnolia officinalis bark extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sophora angustifolia root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salix alba bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLavandula angustifolia water~0.2–0.4%
Borago officinalis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractChamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pulsatilla koreana extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Usnea barbata extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centaurea cyanus flower extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractOvalicin~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilIngredient list view
Water, Methyl gluceth-20, Alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene glycol, Beta-glucan, Glycerin, Betaine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Colloidal sulfur, Chlorphenesin, Adenosine, Salvia sclarea extract, Hyacinthus orientalis extract, Propanediol, Disodium edta, Zingiber officinale root extract, Camellia japonica leaf extract, Salicylic acid, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Citrus paradisi seed extract, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Salix alba bark extract, Benzyl alcohol, Lavandula angustifolia water, Borago officinalis extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Usnea barbata extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Ovalicin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 8 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"TOSOWOONG - SOS Intensive Red Clinic Ovalicin Skin Clear Toner" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.40% - 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.
- Adenosine 0.45% - 0.70%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (betaine 1.20% - 1.40% and glycerin 1.60% - 1.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 23.80$ 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 24 studies and safety reviews.
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