tonymoly Timeless Ferment Snail Toner

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Snail Secretion Filtrate
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Alcohol Denat
5. Niacinamide
6. Glycerin
7. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
8. Carbomer
9. Tromethamine
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Chlorphenesin
12. Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
13. Dimethicone
14. Ethylhexylglycerin
15. PEG-2M
16. Caprylyl Glycol
17. Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
18. Hydrogenated Lecithin
19. Sucrose Distearate
20. Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
21. Adenosine
22. Alcohol
23. Disodium EDTA
24. Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
25. Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
26. Propanediol
27. Coptis Japonica Root Extract
28. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
29. Sodium Hyaluronate
30. PEG-8
31. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
32. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
33. Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
34. Centella Asiatica Extract
35. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
36. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
37. Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
38. Beta-Glucan
39. Potassium Sorbate
40. Sodium Benzoate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains PEGContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Snail Secretion Filtrate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

EMULSION STABILISING

Carbomer

Other ingredients

TromethaminePhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneDimethiconeEthylhexylglycerinPEG-2MCaprylyl GlycolChamaecyparis Obtusa WaterHydrogenated LecithinSucrose DistearateImperata Cylindrica Root ExtractAdenosineAlcoholDisodium EDTAOpuntia Ficus-Indica ExtractCitrus Medica Limonum Peel OilPropanediolCoptis Japonica Root ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilSodium HyaluronatePEG-8Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilPinus Sylvestris Leaf OilCentella Asiatica ExtractEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCarica Papaya Fruit ExtractBeta-GlucanPotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Snail Secretion Filtrate

Snail secretion filtrate with moisturizing and repairing peptides; animal-derived, monitor purity and allergy risk

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

PEG-2M

Polyethylene glycol 2000 used to control viscosity and stabilize emulsions; hygroscopic, requires preservative compatibility.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water

Japanese cypress water used as fragrance/solvent; contains essential oils, sensitivity possible in some.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Sucrose Distearate

Nonionic emulsifier and emollient at 1–3%; biodegradable, low irritancy, for mild cleansing and emulsions

Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract

Imperata root extract; traditional TCM ingredient for skin conditioning. No public data on irritancy or comedogenicity.

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract

Prickly pear fruit extract used for hydration and antioxidants; verify extraction source to avoid staining

Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil

Citrus medica limonum peel oil, citrus scent, contains phototoxic furanocoumarins; caution with sun exposure.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Coptis Japonica Root Extract

Coptis root; contains berberine for antibacterial effects, high doses may sensitize, check stability.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil

Pine leaf oil, woody scent; contains peroxides and monoterpenes, may irritate sensitive skin, add at low temps and control total load.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for nourishment and antioxidant benefits; used as a low-concentration additive.

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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