This smoothing toner is formulated around Gluconolactone to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
This smoothing toner is formulated around Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Chelating
Betaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialHypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Majus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingEDTA
ChelatingWater, Gluconolactone, Betaine, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Triethanolamine, EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Chelating
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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.
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetainePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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