melanox Skin Toner
melanox Melanox Skin Toner lists 19 ingredients on its label, 16 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.
Highlights
Free of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains sulfatesContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Alcohol-based solvent system containing SLS and non-ionic solubilizers. Includes aloe, papaya, and green tea extracts. Preserved with methylparaben and PEGs. Formulation note: High alcohol content provides fast drying but increases dryness risk, balanced by glycerin, suitable for oily skin and quick-absorption scenarios.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- HUMECTANT
- SorbitolPropylene Glycol
- ANTIFOAMING
- Alcohol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 20
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- FRAGRANCE
- Methylparaben
Other ingredients
PEG-90PEG-40 StearateAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractGlycerinCarica Papaya ExtractLemon ExtractPEG-8Sodium Carboxymethyl BetaglucanGreen Tea ExtractSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| PEG-90 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-40 Stearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carica Papaya Extract | 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Lemon Extract | 皮肤调理剂, 保湿剂 | — | Green |
| PEG-8 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Green Tea Extract | 抗氧化剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- PEG-90
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-40 Stearate
- Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Carica Papaya Extract
- Plant extract with papain; mild exfoliating effect. Use low concentration, avoid strong acids.
- Lemon Extract
- Citrus extract for refreshing conditioning; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, avoid AM/high conc.
- PEG-8
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan
- Not decoded yet
- Green Tea Extract
- Green tea extract rich in EGCG; antioxidant, high concentration may cause sensitization
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging
- 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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