This barrier-repair toner is formulated around Gluconolactone and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This smoothing toner is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Niacinamide to refine skin texture and calm redness.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Chelating
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalcium Chloride
AstringentMannitol
Humectant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Gellan Gum
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Gluconate
ChelatingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Chloride, Mannitol, Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Tromethamine, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Stearic Acid, Gellan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Gluconate, Benzoic Acid, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Silica, Cholesterol, Sphingolipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tocopherol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateTromethamine (aka THAM) is a synthetic amino acid that shows up in skincare as a helper ingredient.
It functions as a pH adjuster to help neutralize acidic ingredients and set a formula's pH to the right spot.
This matters a lot because a lot of actives (like vitamin C) needs a specific pH to work well and feel comfortable on skin.
Concentration use ranges from 0.1-1.0% depending on the formula.
Learn more about TromethamineWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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