This brightening toner is formulated around Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Water, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Polyquaternium-51, Panthenol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Polysorbate 80, Tin Oxide, Sorbitan Oleate, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Foam Boosting
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Leucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Methionine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingThreonine
Tryptophan
MaskingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Chelating1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Trehalose, Madecassoside, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Asiaticoside, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Leucine, Phenylalanine, Methionine, Lysine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Valine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Limonene
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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
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTALimonene is the compound that gives citrus peel its smell.
In skincare, it shows up as a standalone fragrance ingredient or as a natural compound of citrus and other essential oils.
You'll typically see this ingredient used in very small amounts; anything above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off has to be named on the label in the EU. The citrus oils that carry it sit around 0.5-1% in a finished formula.
Fresh limonene is a weak allergen; the real issue is that it slowly reacts with air and then breaks down from oxidation to create hydroperoxides (which are strong sensitizers). This is why suppliers are required to keep the peroxide value below 20 mmol.
Positive reactions in people being investigated for eczema vary:
It's worth skipping if you have a known fragrance allergy or a compromised barrier, but the risk is low for most people.
Older or long-opened products are also more likely to bother you than fresh ones due to oxidation.
Learn more about LimonenePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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
