Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 7 moreWorks
“Applied topically, Aloe Vera is a moisturizing multitasker and known to soothe the skin without the greasy feel.”
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Superoxide dismutase + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (superoxide dismutase) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camellia sinensis leaf extractMay help
This product contains superoxide dismutase. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Citrus limon fruit oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- 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 juiceWater~11–17%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateSalix nigra bark extract~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf water~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana leaf water~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~1.4–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLevulinic acid~1–1.5%
Sodium levulinate~0.9–1.4%
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCitrus limon fruit oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractAcer saccharum extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
- 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 extractOryza sativa extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractBetula alba juice~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea ferment filtrate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fermented bamboo. It is mainly used to improve the product texture
More about Lactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea ferment filtrateCaprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides~0.4–0.95%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateGlyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateOlea europaea leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- 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 extractPseudotsuga menziesii branch/leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilPelargonium graveolens leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Pelargonium graveolens leaf oilBoswellia carterii resin extract~0.3–0.7%
Alcohol~0.2–0.8%
- 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 AlcoholPropanediol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLeuconostoc ferment filtrate~0.2–0.7%
Soybean peroxidase~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Superoxide dismutase~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
More about Superoxide dismutaseCitric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.1–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Salix nigra bark extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf water, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus limon fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Oryza sativa extract, Betula alba juice, Lactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea ferment filtrate, Caprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Olea europaea leaf extract, Pseudotsuga menziesii branch/leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Boswellia carterii resin extract, Alcohol, Propanediol, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Soybean peroxidase, Superoxide dismutase, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Ursa Major4-in-1 Face TonicYOUR PRODUCT | Kahina Giving BeautyToning Mist | John Masters OrganicsToning Mist with Rose and Aloe | NAOBAYDETOX Energizing Facial Mist Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | $46.00 | $38.36 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Pca | Centella Asiatica Extract | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Ursa Major - 4-in-1 Face Tonic" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.10% - 1.70% and glycerin 1.40% - 2.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Ursa Major" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
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