scosmetics Refreshing Toner Aloe
scosmetics sCOSMETICS Refreshing Toner Aloe lists 26 ingredients on its label, 23 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
- Glycerin
- Polysorbate 20
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- Zea Mays Oil
- Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
- Inositol
- Retinol
- Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
- Tocopherol
- Biotin
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Parfum
- Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Peg-20 Castor Oil
- Alcohol Denat.
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Simethicone
- Polysorbate 65
- Methylcellulose
- Phenoxyethanol
- Disodium Edta
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcoholContains silicones
Formulation view Aqueous toner with aloe, corn oil, and retinol, plus various plant extracts and vitamin derivatives. Preserved with polyols and phenoxyethanol. Ideal for mature skin anti-aging. Factory view: Retinol is highly unstable, requiring strict light protection and antioxidant shielding; complex formula needs rigorous compatibility testing.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20Zea Mays Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
- ANTISTATIC
- Inositol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III
- Retinol
Other ingredients
Rosa Moschata Seed OilTocopherolBiotinTocopheryl AcetateParfumPeg-7 Glyceryl CocoateEthylhexylglycerinPeg-20 Castor OilAlcohol Denat.Calcium PantothenateSimethiconePolysorbate 65MethylcellulosePhenoxyethanolDisodium EdtaSodium HydroxidePotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zea Mays Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Inositol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Retinol | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Rosa Moschata Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Biotin | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | — | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-20 Castor Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Alcohol Denat. | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Calcium Pantothenate | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 65 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methylcellulose | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion
- Zea Mays Oil
- Corn oil; light emollient and stabilizer. Low comedogenic rating (1). Use at 2-5% as carrier.
- Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
- Horse chestnut seed extract for skin care; soothing, used in circulation products
- Inositol
- Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin
- Retinol
- Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated
- Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
- Rosehip seed oil, high in linoleic acid; emollient but heavy, avoid for oily/acne-prone skin.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Biotin
- Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Peg-20 Castor Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Alcohol Denat.
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Pro-vitamin B5 for hair/skin conditioning; water-soluble, used in conditioners
- Simethicone
- Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel
- Polysorbate 65
- Not decoded yet
- Methylcellulose
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- 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 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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