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MoisturizingSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Porphyra umbilicalis extract + 3 moreWorks
“This toner helps balance oily skin while leaving it feeling ultra-nourished.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": 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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Olea europaea leaf extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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: Santalum album, Silybum marianum seed 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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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~23–34%
- 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 extractSantalum album~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~4–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentWater~3.2–4.8%
Salix nigra bark extract~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractOlea europaea leaf extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractNannochloropsis oculata extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A microalgae extract that helps to attact water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Nannochloropsis oculata extractPorphyra umbilicalis extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
More about Porphyra umbilicalis extractSilybum marianum seed oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
More about Silybum marianum seed oilCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideGlycerin~0.4–0.95%
- 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 GlycerinLavandula hybrida oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilSantalum album oil~0.15–0.7%
Helichrysum stoechas flower extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Propanediol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolEthylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.1%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Santalum album, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Water, Unknown, Salix nigra bark extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Nannochloropsis oculata extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Silybum marianum seed oil, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Glycerin, Lavandula hybrida oil, Santalum album oil, Helichrysum stoechas flower extract, Potassium sorbate, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| True BotanicalsClear Nutrient TonerYOUR PRODUCT | Pacifica BeautyHappy Water Gentle Skin Toner | PixiRose Tonic | First Aid BeautyUltra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $14.00 | $13.38 | $24.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Betaine | Colloidal Oatmeal |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety assessment of the microalgae Nannochloropsis oculatasciencedirect.com
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