Typology Firming Toner with — 0.1% Retinol + Damask Rose Extract
Works for
Anti-agingRetinolWorks well
“Concentrated in retinol, this toner diminishes the appearance of wrinkles for firmer, smoother, and plumper skin.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
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.
MoisturizingGlycine soja oil, Rosa damascena flower water + 2 moreWorks
“Concentrated in retinol, this toner diminishes the appearance of wrinkles for firmer, smoother, and plumper skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: glycine soja oil, pentylene glycol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin toneSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · RetinolWorks 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: retinol.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Retinol, Rosa damascena flower waterWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Retinol + 3 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%
Rosa damascena flower water~5.9–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 waterPropanediol~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyglyceryl-4 laurate~2.4–3.6%
Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 laurateGlycine soja oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSclerotium gum~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPentylene glycol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolRetinol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.6%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Citronellol~0.05–0.1%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Glycine soja oil, Benzyl alcohol, Sclerotium gum, Pentylene glycol, Retinol, Dehydroacetic acid, Rosa damascena flower oil, Sodium hydroxide, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
| TypologyFirming Toner with — 0.1% Retinol + Damask Rose ExtractYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeRetinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming | APLBRetinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Facial Toner 160ml | Some By MiRetinol Bakuchiol Bubble Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 95% | 90% | 87% |
| Price | — | $27.20 | $11.52 | $15.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Vitamin C | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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