This barrier-repair toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Panthenol to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Tripropylene Glycol
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, Pentylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Panthenol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Squalane, Tripropylene Glycol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Chloride, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
ChelatingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Collagen Extract
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 GlycolPanthenol 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 PanthenolPropanediol 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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