axis-y Aqua Boosting Essence 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. 1,2-Hexanediol
4. Dimethyl Sulfone
5. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
6. Glycerin
7. Carbomer
8. Arginine
9. Hydroxyethylcellulose
10. Xanthan Gum
11. Allantoin
12. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
13. Polyquaternium-51
14. Beta-Glucan
15. Panthenol
16. Squalane
17. Caprylyl Glycol
18. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
19. Tocopherol
20. Centella Asiatica Extract
21. Lactobionic Acid
22. Bifida Ferment Lysate
23. Sodium Hyaluronate
24. Artemisia Capillaris Extract
25. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
26. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
27. Madecassoside
28. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
29. Hyaluronic Acid
30. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
31. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
32. Potassium Hyaluronate
33. Sodium Phytate
34. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SOLVENT

Dimethyl Sulfone

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

EMULSION STABILISING

Carbomer

ANTISTATIC

Arginine

Other ingredients

HydroxyethylcelluloseXanthan GumAllantoinHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPolyquaternium-51Beta-GlucanPanthenolSqualaneCaprylyl GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf WaterTocopherolCentella Asiatica ExtractLactobionic AcidBifida Ferment LysateSodium HyaluronateArtemisia Capillaris ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateMadecassosideSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerPotassium HyaluronateSodium PhytateEthylhexylglycerin

Skim through

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Dimethyl Sulfone

Dimethyl sulfoxide, strong penetrant and solvent; volatile odor, concentration control needed

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.

Glycerin

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Arginine

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

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Xanthan Gum

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Beta-Glucan

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

Panthenol

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water

Green tea leaf water containing polyphenols; offers soothing, astringent, and antioxidant effects, often a base for toners.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Lactobionic Acid

Polyhydroxy acid for pH buffering; gentle, check stability at high levels

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Artemisia Capillaris Extract

Traditional herb extract used for soothing/conditioning; batch variability and allergen risk need monitoring

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Potassium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic salt, excellent humectant; efficacy varies with MW, best with occlusive base

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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