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Lumene Herkkä Soothing Toner Versus LV Facial Toner 5.5

Toner
Toner
Finnish Brand Finland
Finnish Brand Finland

Updated on January 23, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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Lumene Herkkä Soothing Toner 13 ingredients

LV Facial Toner 5.5 11 ingredients

About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Lumene Herkkä Soothing Toner 13 ingredients

LV Facial Toner 5.5 11 ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. 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. Stay hydrated!

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Solvent

Propanediol 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 Propanediol
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.

Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.

Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

When to use

Lumene Herkkä Soothing Toner 13 ingredients

LV Facial Toner 5.5 11 ingredients

8 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day
1 Routine
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

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Lumene Herkkä Soothing Toner 13 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light (1)
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2 months ago
Review

Didn’t really do much, at least not that I noticed! It often stings a bit on my face, especially when I’m extra sensitive. I have dry and sensitive skin so I don’t know if it’s just me, but because of that I don’t find it particularly soothing on the skin.

It’s not a bad product and I don’t necessarily dislike it (and the stinging stops very quickly), but since I don’t really notice any Show more

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#light scent

LV Facial Toner 5.5 11 ingredients

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