This calming toner is formulated around Allantoin and Madecassoside to calm redness and hydrate skin.
This barrier-repair toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Panthenol to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Erythritol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTrehalose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGuaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Erythritol, Xylitol, Allantoin, Sodium Chloride, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Guaiazulene, Citric Acid, Ectoin, Madecassoside, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Zinc PCA
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Potentilla Anserina Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningKummerowia Striata Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Viridis Extract
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cinchona Pubescens Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningLeptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-16
Skin Protecting
Sh-Polypeptide-60
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-62
Antioxidant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin Conditioning
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Sodium DNA
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potentilla Anserina Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Kummerowia Striata Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Ceramide NP, Cinchona Pubescens Bark Extract, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Gluconolactone, Sodium PCA, Sucrose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Glycine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-22, Sh-Polypeptide-3, Sh-Polypeptide-16, Sh-Polypeptide-60, Sh-Polypeptide-62, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Cysteine, Methionine, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Glutamic Acid, Sodium DNA
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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin 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 Ethylhexylglycerinsh-Oligopeptide-1 is a peptide found naturally in our bodies. Peptides are the building blocks for collagen and elastin in our skin.
In cosmetics, this ingredient is bioengineered to be identical to a human gene that codes for epidermal growth factor (EGF). EGF are signal molecules that simulate cell growth and healing.
Studies find EGF help with:
In South Korea and China, EGF is considered a controversial ingredient. The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has cracked down on companies with products including EGF due to false advertisement claims.
According to Dr. Zoe Draelos, growth factors have some drawbacks:
There is also controversy surrounding growth factors. The controversy is due to their mitogenic activity, or their ability to increase the number of cells. It is best to avoid using growth factors if you have psoriasis or are at risk of skin cancer. However, it should be noted EGF are not mutagenic - meaning they will not cause cancer.
Learn more about Sh-Oligopeptide-1Sh-Polypeptide-1 is a signal peptide that tells our cells to create more fibroblast cells. Fibroblasts maintain skin structure and plays a role in wound healing.
It is important to note this ingredient is mitogenic and not mutagenic. Meaning it will stimulate cell multiplication, and will not cause cancer.
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a crosslinked version of sodium hyaluronate. This just means it's linked into a 3D mesh network that lets it be more stable and sit on skin as a cohesive, gel-like film rather than sinking into skin.
A 2016 human skin study found crosslinked HA increased epidermal water content by 7.6% over the control group and reduced transepidermal water loss by 27.8%.
A follow-up clinical trial found that a topical crosslinked HA serum applied after fillers, microneedling, or chemical peels was well-tolerated and enhanced skin quality at 14 / 28 days.
More recent research suggests that concentrations as low as 0.03% can act as a penetration enhancer for other skincare actives.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
