This brightening toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.
This oil-based cleanser uses mild cleansing ingredients, but contains alcohol that may feel drying for some.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Carum Petroselinum Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantAdansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract
AstringentMel Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Rosa Alba Leaf Cell Extract
Antioxidant
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caramel, Polyquaternium-51, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Carum Petroselinum Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract, Mel Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Rosa Alba Leaf Cell Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone, Limonene, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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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