Trilogy Hydra-Tone Softening Lotion

Trilogy Hydra-Tone Softening Lotion

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Caprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides, Fusel wheat bran/straw glycosides + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Treat your skin to Trilogy's Hydra-Tone Softening Lotion , a non-astringent botanical toner that helps to gently sweep away last traces of makeup whilst hydrating the skin.”
Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides, fusel wheat bran/straw glycosides, glyceryl caprylate, polyglyceryl-5 oleate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Fusel wheat bran/straw glycosidesEffect: High~1.9–2.8%
Polyglyceryl-5 oleateEffect: High~1.6–2.3%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~1.1–1.6%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower oil, Benzyl benzoate + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Actinidia chinensis fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammationHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~6.2–9.3%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.2–9.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Caprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides~3.9–5.8%
Formula
Water~2.6–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Fusel wheat bran/straw glycosides~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-5 oleate~1.6–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium glutamate~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Glyceryl caprylate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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

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Actinidia chinensis fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationReduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Althaea officinalis root extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

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Morus alba root extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
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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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~0.15–0.65%
Formula
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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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides, Water, Fusel wheat bran/straw glycosides, Polyglyceryl-5 oleate, Sodium glutamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Morus alba root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Cananga odorata flower oil, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Linalool

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Shared key ingredients—6 of 104 of 103 of 10
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