eighth-day Eighth Day Resurfacing Tonic
eighth-day Eighth Day Resurfacing Tonic lists 20 ingredients on its label, 17 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Lactic Acid
- Sodium Lactate
- Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
- Gluconolactone
- Glycolic Acid
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Panthenol
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
- Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Orchis Morio Flower Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Isopulegol
- Vanillyl Butyl Ether
- Isoceteth-20
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- BUFFERING
- Lactic AcidSodium LactateGlycolic Acid
- SKIN PROTECTING
- Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
- CHELATING
- Gluconolactone
Other ingredients
Sodium HyaluronatePanthenolZingiber Officinale Root ExtractPlumeria Acutifolia Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractOrchis Morio Flower ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractIsopulegolVanillyl Butyl EtherIsoceteth-20Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Lens Esculenta Seed Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zingiber Officinale Root Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Orchis Morio Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopulegol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vanillyl Butyl Ether | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Isoceteth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent
- Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
- Lentil seed extract with proteins; provides skin protection and conditioning
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention
- Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
- Astringent and soothing botanical extract for sensitive or pore care, used at low levels.
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
- Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.
- Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
- Plumeria acutifolia flower extract; soothing and skin benefits; functional moisturizing/conditioning ingredient.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Orchis Morio Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Isopulegol
- Not decoded yet
- Vanillyl Butyl Ether
- Fragrance with warming and soothing claims; not in EU 26 allergens.
- Isoceteth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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