Typology Purifying Toner — with 1% Salicylic Acid
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Zinc gluconateWorks well
“This antibacterial toner gently purifies and exfoliates skin, which helps fade the look of dark spots and prevent blemishes.”
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-blemishSalicylic acid, Zinc gluconateWorks well
“This antibacterial toner gently purifies and exfoliates skin, which helps fade the look of dark spots and prevent blemishes.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Zinc gluconate + 1 moreWorks
“Aloe Vera : Rich in minerals, vitamins and amino acids, the fresh pulp from the leaves of the aloe vera plant is known to moisturise and soothe skin.”
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-agingZinc gluconateNot delivered
“These benefits make it ideal for oily skin, acne-prone skin, skin with imperfections, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - zinc gluconate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneZinc gluconate, Salicylic acidNot delivered
“This antibacterial toner gently purifies and exfoliates skin, which helps fade the look of dark spots and prevent blemishes.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa centifolia flower water, Citronellol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Rosa centifolia flower water~7.6–11.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
1,2-hexanediol~1.4–2.1%
Glycerin~2.6–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinSalicylic acid~0.9–1.35%
- 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 acidZinc gluconate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateSodium hydroxide~1–1.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Rosa centifolia flower water, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Salicylic acid, Zinc gluconate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, 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.
| TypologyPurifying Toner — with 1% Salicylic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | Perricone MDRetinol Treatment & Moisturizer | e.l.f. CosmeticsThirst Burst Pore-fecting Toner | Pestle & MortarClarify 2% BHA salicylic toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Price | — | — | $6.00 | $25.43 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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