Shik Vitalizing 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. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Betaine
5. Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
6. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
7. Trehalose
8. Ethyl Hexanediol
9. Glyceryl caprylate
10. Arginine
11. Carbomer
12. Panthenol
13. Allantoin
14. 1,2-Hexanediol
15. Disodium EDTA
16. Sodium Hyaluronate
17. Lavandula Hybrida Oil
18. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
19. Lactobacillus ferment
20. Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
21. Lactobacillus/punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
22. Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
23. Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
24. Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
25. Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
26. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
27. Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
28. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
29. Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
30. Pogostemon Cablin Oil
31. Rosmarinus officinalis

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolTrehalose

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

ANTIFOAMING

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

SOLVENT

Ethyl Hexanediol

Other ingredients

Glyceryl caprylateArginineCarbomerPanthenolAllantoin1,2-HexanediolDisodium EDTASodium HyaluronateLavandula Hybrida OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilLactobacillus fermentLactobacillus/Acerola Cherry FermentLactobacillus/punica Granatum Fruit Ferment ExtractMyristica Fragrans Kernel OilChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractDiospyros Kaki Leaf ExtractLavandula Angustifolia OilArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractChrysanthellum Indicum ExtractPogostemon Cablin OilRosmarinus officinalis

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Phenyl trimethicone for anti-foaming and slip; silicone-based, silky feel

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Ethyl Hexanediol

Polyol solvent with humectant and mild preservative boost; low viscosity, compatible with many ingredients, gentle.

Glyceryl caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Lavandula Hybrida Oil

Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

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

Lactobacillus ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment

Not decoded yet

Lactobacillus/punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract

Lactobacillus fermented pomegranate fruit extract for skin and hair conditioning; contains bioactive peptides, monitor pH and microbial limits.

Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil

Nutmeg kernel oil for fragrance and emolliency; contains myristin, some individuals may react to vanillin or other components.

Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract

Antioxidant and astringent extract; contains enzymes and acids, mild irritation risk

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Cinnamon bark for hair and fragrance; some allergens require labeling; watch oral dosage.

Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract

Persimmon leaf extract with polyphenols, soothing/antibacterial conditioner; botanical, low concentration use

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Artemisia Princeps leaf extract containing volatile components; potential irritant risk, limit usage and patch test for sensitive skin.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract

Golden chamomile extract, soothing; 0.1–0.5% typical, data limited, low risk

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

Patchouli oil for fragrance; contains patchoulol, potential irritant/allergen, use cautiously.

Rosmarinus officinalis

Not decoded yet