cemoy The Toner
cemoy Cemoy The Toner lists 23 ingredients on its label, 19 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.
- Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Phyllacantha Fibrosa Extract
- Atractylodes Chinensis Rhizome Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
- Ascorbic Acid
- Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
- Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
- Carnosine
- Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
- Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Isopentyldiol
- Glyceryl Glucoside
- Phragmites Communis Extract
- Poria Cocos Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Disodium EDTA
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEG
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractCarnosine
- REFRESHING
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Ascorbic Acid
- FRAGRANCE
- Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Other ingredients
Phyllacantha Fibrosa ExtractAtractylodes Chinensis Rhizome ExtractCereus Grandiflorus Flower ExtractTaraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractPortulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractIsopentyldiolGlyceryl GlucosidePhragmites Communis ExtractPoria Cocos ExtractSodium HyaluronateHydroxyacetophenoneDisodium EDTA1,2-HexanediolPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phyllacantha Fibrosa Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Atractylodes Chinensis Rhizome Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract | REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Gentiana Lutea Root Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Carnosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Isopentyldiol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Glucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phragmites Communis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Poria Cocos Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
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
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas
- Phyllacantha Fibrosa Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Atractylodes Chinensis Rhizome Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
- Bitter orange flower extract for soothing and fresh feel; contains fragrance allergens, potential sensitizer
- Ascorbic Acid
- Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.
- Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
- Plant root extract for conditioning and fragrance; may impart slight bitterness, test compatibility for sensitive skin
- Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Carnosine
- Dipeptide skin conditioner with antioxidant and buffering properties; used in synergy with other actives.
- Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
- Dandelion root extract; traditional soothing and conditioning agent, low concentration, suitable for sensitive formulas.
- Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Isopentyldiol
- Solvent at 1–10%; helps dissolve actives, fresh feel
- Glyceryl Glucoside
- Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin
- Phragmites Communis Extract
- Phragmites communis extract, primarily hydrating and conditioning; extraction method affects activity, control oxidation.
- Poria Cocos Extract
- Poria extract, traditionally used for hydration balance; data limited, usually a co-formulant
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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