What's In My Jar
VT Cosmetics Glucamune Toner
VT Cosmetics

VT Cosmetics Glucamune Toner

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow
See all ingredients

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Trehalose + 5 more
Works
What the product description says
“Helps replenish essential moisture”
Source: Lila Beauty

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, trehalose.

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.1–3.1%
TrehaloseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.6%
Beta-glucanKey activeEffect: HighHelps 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~0.01–0.1%
Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~3.4–5.1%
Tremella fuciformis extractEffect: LowA mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%
PanthenolUnder-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.05–0.1%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 7 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~6.2–9.3%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Tremella fuciformis extractA mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
Alternatives
Cheaper, or higher on efficacy
Equilibria - Stabilizing Toner
Acaderma Equilibria - Stabilizing Toner
Higher efficacy · 87/10061% match
$30.00
Daily Skin Hydrating Water
Klairs Daily Skin Hydrating Water
CheaperHigher efficacy · 100/10061% match
$8.70
View all alternatives

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Methylpropanediol~6.2–9.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

More about Methylpropanediol
Sorbitol~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

More about Sorbitol
1,2-hexanediol~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about 1,2-hexanediol
Glycerin~2.1–3.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Glycerin
Propanediol~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

More about Propanediol
Hydroxyacetophenone~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

More about Hydroxyacetophenone
Trehalose~1.1–1.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Trehalose
Xanthan gum~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

More about Xanthan gum
Sodium citrate~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

More about Sodium citrate
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

More about Hydroxyethylcellulose
Citric acid~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

More about Citric acid
Malt extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Malt extract
Tremella fuciformis extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Tremella fuciformis extract
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Ethylhexylglycerin
Allantoin~0.05–0.2%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

More about Allantoin
Panthenol~0.05–0.1%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

More about Panthenol
Beta-glucan~0.01–0.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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-glucan
Ingredient list view

Water, Methylpropanediol, Sorbitol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trehalose, Xanthan gum, Sodium citrate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric acid, Malt extract, Tremella fuciformis extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Beta-glucan

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

Amazon US
Price unavailable Out of stock
Check

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
VT CosmeticsGlucamune TonerYOUR PRODUCTBYOMAHYDRATING MILKY TONERAcadermaEquilibria - Stabilizing TonerEqualRXNMushroom B5 Toning Cocktail
Match—62%61%61%
Price—$15.28$30.00$24.00
Shared key ingredients—3 of 44 of 43 of 4
Key difference—Ceramide NpErythritolMadecassoside
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
Drying alcohol————
View product Shop Shop Shop
  • matches yours
  • differs
  • cheaper

More alternatives: Klairs Daily Skin Hydrating WaterKAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner

Cheaper alternatives? See how this stacks up against similar formulas.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder

Product summary

"VT Cosmetics - Glucamune Toner" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (trehalose 1.00% - 1.50% and glycerin 2.10% - 3.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
  4. 4
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
VT Cosmetics Glucamune Toner
VT CosmeticsGlucamune Toner
Find on Amazon

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Find on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.