This smoothing toner is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Lactic Acid to refine skin texture and balance excess oil.
This oil-control toner is formulated around Niacinamide to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingParfum
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Salvia Officinalis Water, Alcohol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Arginine, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Sorbic Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Limonene 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 LimoneneWater. 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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