missha Misa Cho Gong Jin 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. Phellinus Linteus Extract
2. Dipropylene Glycol
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Glycereth-26
5. Glycerin
6. Alcohol
7. Niacinamide
8. Pentylene Glycol
9. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
10. Chondrus Crispus Extract
11. Water
12. Raffinose
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
15. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
16. Tromethamine
17. Octyldodeceth-16
18. Fragrance
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Adenosine
21. Polyquaternium-51
22. Disodium Edta
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Dextrin
25. Theobroma Cacao Extract
26. Soy Isoflavones
27. 1,2-Hexanediol
28. Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
29. Pueraria Mirifica Root Extract
30. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
31. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
32. Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
33. Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
34. Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract
35. Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
36. Punica Granatum Extract
37. Caprylyl Glycol
38. Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
39. Thymus Vulgaris Extract
40. Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
41. Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
42. Velvet Extract
43. Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Phellinus Linteus ExtractPentylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGlycereth-26

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Saccharum Officinarum ExtractChondrus Crispus ExtractWaterRaffinosePhenoxyethanolPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTromethamineOctyldodeceth-16FragranceEthylhexylglycerinAdenosinePolyquaternium-51Disodium EdtaXanthan GumDextrinTheobroma Cacao ExtractSoy Isoflavones1,2-HexanediolPueraria Lobata Root ExtractPueraria Mirifica Root ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractCimicifuga Racemosa Root ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Seed ExtractAngelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root ExtractTrifolium Pratense Flower ExtractPunica Granatum ExtractCaprylyl GlycolCornus Officinalis Fruit ExtractThymus Vulgaris ExtractAngelica Acutiloba Root ExtractRehmannia Chinensis Root ExtractVelvet ExtractPanax Ginseng Root Extract

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Ingredients explained

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Phellinus linteus polysaccharide at 0.1–0.5% in water phase; boosts hydration, low allergenicity

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Glycerin

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

Alcohol

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

Niacinamide

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Water

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

Raffinose

Oligosaccharide humectant at 1–5%; improves feel and supports conditioning; low irritation, compatible with most systems.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Octyldodeceth-16

Not decoded yet

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Adenosine

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

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Disodium Edta

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

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Cacao extract providing antioxidants and conditioning, aids skin elasticity.

Soy Isoflavones

Soy isoflavones; phytoestrogen antioxidant; topically safe, high dose may affect endocrine.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Kudzu root extract as humectant; contains isoflavones, limit dose due to endocrine activity.

Pueraria Mirifica Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract

Black cohosh extract, antioxidant/conditioning, phytoestrogen-like; avoid in pregnancy

Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract

Lotus seed extract, multi-functional; antimicrobial activity, plant source requires preservation, low allergen

Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

Red clover flower extract; astringent and fragrance, test for sensitization

Punica Granatum Extract

Pomegranate extract containing polyphenols; offers antioxidant and skin-protecting properties, often used in brightening formulas.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Cornelian cherry fruit extract, flavonoid-rich; low-level emollient; verify allergenicity

Thymus Vulgaris Extract

Thyme extract containing thymol; antimicrobial, conditioning, perfuming. Thymol is a listed EU fragrance allergen; irritant risk.

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Herbal extract with flavonoids; skin conditioning agent, low photosensitization risk, potential irritation at high concentrations.

Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

Chinese herb extract used as a traditional tonic and skin conditioner.

Velvet Extract

Velvet extract, traditional tonic; used in trace amounts, limited safety/comedogenic data

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

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