Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Allantoin + 1 moreWorks well
“Designed for acne-prone and sensitive skin, this TOC (turn over cycle) toner is enriched with salicylic and glycolic acids to exfoliate skin, hyaluronic acid for hydration, and ACSEN's signature centella extract to soothe troubled skin.”
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: glycolic acid.
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks
“Designed for acne-prone and sensitive skin, this TOC (turn over cycle) toner is enriched with salicylic and glycolic acids to exfoliate skin, hyaluronic acid for hydration, and ACSEN's signature centella extract to soothe troubled skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycolic acid, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Oil-based watery cleanser formulated with licorice extract, green tea and tea tree leaf waters to effectively clear pores and remove excess sebum while brightening and toning.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic 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-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Centella asiatica extract, Glycolic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“As we age, our natural cell turnover slows down, which causes built up in pores making complexion look dull.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Tocopheryl acetate + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~7.2–10.7%
- 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 AlcoholGlycereth-26~3.5–5.2%
Butylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
- 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 glycolBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneTocopheryl acetate~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHydroxyethylcellulose~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSodium hyaluronate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilCaprylyl glycol~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–1%
Centella asiatica extract~0.2–0.7%
- 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 extractTropolone~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethyl sulfone~0.2–0.75%
Allantoin~0.15–0.6%
- 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 AllantoinGlycerin~0.2–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinBeta-glucan~0.15–0.6%
- 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-glucanPortulaca oleracea extract~0.15–0.5%
- 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 extractBetula platyphylla japonica juice~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.1–0.35%
- 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 acidGlycolic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilZea mays oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilAniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Calendula officinalis flower oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Calendula officinalis flower oilGeranium maculatum oil~0.01–0.1%
Disodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium hyaluronate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella asiatica extract, Tropolone, Dimethyl sulfone, Allantoin, Glycerin, Beta-glucan, Portulaca oleracea extract, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Salicylic acid, Glycolic acid, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Zea mays oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Geranium maculatum oil, 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.
| TROIAREUKEAcsen TOC TonerYOUR PRODUCT | MizonAcence Derma Clearing Toner | PEACH & LILYAcne Exfoliating Toner | Peach SlicesAcne Exfoliating Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 91% | 91% |
| Price | $36.00 | $17.29−$18.71 | $10.99−$25.01 | $10.99−$25.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"TROIAREUKE - Acsen TOC Toner" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.00% - 1.60% and glycerin 0.15% - 0.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 31.67£ in the United Kingdom, from 38.00$ up to 43.12$ in the United States and for 51.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 30 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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