scarlett Acne Essence Toner
scarlett Scarlett Acne Essence Toner lists 52 ingredients on its label, 47 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
- Polysorbate 20
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
- Gluconolactone
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
- Sodium Chloride
- Propanediol
- Succinic Acid
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- 1-2 Hexanediol
- Artemisia Capillaris Leaf Water
- Glycerin
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Pentylene Glycol
- Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
- Butylene Glycol
- Disodium EDTA
- Gellan Gum
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Phenoxyethanol
- Chondrus Crispus Powder
- Zinc Chloride
- Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
- Thymus Vulgaris Extract
- 2-Aminobutanol
- Agar
- Pvm/Ma Copolymer
- Lecithin
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Tromethamine
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Echinacea Purpurea Extract
- Setaria Italica Seed Extract
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Ethylhexyl-Glycerin
- Bakuchiol
- Magnolia Grandiflora Leaf Extract
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Tocopherol
- Squalane
- Ci 77891
- Ci 77007
- Ci 77360
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains PEGContains essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcoholContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- FRAGRANCE
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
- CHELATING
- Gluconolactone
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
Other ingredients
Succinic AcidGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract1-2 HexanediolArtemisia Capillaris Leaf WaterGlycerinDMDM HydantoinAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractPentylene GlycolOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit ExtractOryza Sativa ExtractMethyl Diisopropyl PropionamideButylene GlycolDisodium EDTAGellan GumCaprylhydroxamic AcidHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinAscorbyl GlucosidePhenoxyethanolChondrus Crispus PowderZinc ChlorideGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark ExtractThymus Vulgaris Extract2-AminobutanolAgarPvm/Ma CopolymerLecithinSalix Alba Bark ExtractAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTromethamineHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractMalva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractEchinacea Purpurea ExtractSetaria Italica Seed ExtractBenzyl AlcoholEthylhexyl-GlycerinBakuchiolMagnolia Grandiflora Leaf ExtractDehydroacetic AcidTocopherolSqualaneCi 77891Ci 77007Ci 77360
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water | FRAGRANCE, TONIC, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-SEBUM, ASTRINGENT, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Succinic Acid | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1-2 Hexanediol | 保湿剂, 皮肤调理剂, 防腐剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Artemisia Capillaris Leaf Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| DMDM Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Extract | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, BULKING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gellan Gum | FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylhydroxamic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/307 | 1 · – | Green |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chondrus Crispus Powder | ABRASIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, ORAL CARE, SOOTHING · 限制 III/24 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Thymus Vulgaris Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · – | Green |
| 2-Aminobutanol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Agar | BINDING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Pvm/Ma Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salix Alba Bark Extract | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 · – | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Echinacea Purpurea Extract | MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Setaria Italica Seed Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl-Glycerin | 保湿剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bakuchiol | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnolia Grandiflora Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ci 77007 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/120 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77360 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
- Green tea leaf water containing polyphenols; offers soothing, astringent, and antioxidant effects, often a base for toners.
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
- Tea tree water, antimicrobial; contains essential oil traces, dilute for sensitive skin.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Succinic Acid
- Dicarboxylic acid used as a buffer and natural metabolite; slight flavoring effect, low irritation
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation
- 1-2 Hexanediol
- 1,2-Hexanediol, gentle humectant and preservative booster; very low irritation.
- Artemisia Capillaris Leaf Water
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
- Botanical fruit extract for skin conditioning; usually at low levels, act in synergy.
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- Physical exfoliant and absorbent powder for cleansing and texture; abrasive particles, avoid high frequency on sensitive or compromised skin
- Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
- Fragrance ingredient providing herbal or fruity notes; used in low doses; potential allergen, compliance labeling required.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Gellan Gum
- Gellan gum; water-soluble polymer; gel former; high transparency, strong gelling, for aqueous phase stability.
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Chondrus Crispus Powder
- Seaweed powder for gentle physical exfoliation; absorbs water; for scrubs and care, no chemical irritation.
- Zinc Chloride
- Antimicrobial astringent for oral care; usage levels are restricted.
- Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.
- Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
- Antimicrobial and antioxidant extract; strictly limit dosage due to potential irritation
- Thymus Vulgaris Extract
- Thyme extract containing thymol; antimicrobial, conditioning, perfuming. Thymol is a listed EU fragrance allergen; irritant risk.
- 2-Aminobutanol
- Not decoded yet
- Agar
- Natural polysaccharide gelling agent for thickening and suspension; may gel at high levels, avoid cationic systems
- Pvm/Ma Copolymer
- Film former at 1–5%; for styling/hair care, provides lasting effect
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.
- 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
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas
- Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Mallow extract for moisturizing and soothing conditioning. Contains mucilaginous polysaccharides, gentle and non-irritating; suitable for dry/sensitive skin.
- Echinacea Purpurea Extract
- Echinacea herb extract for moisturizing/conditioning; contains chlorogenic acids; check plant origin.
- Setaria Italica Seed Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Ethylhexyl-Glycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin, moisturizer/boosting agent; enhances preservation/moisture, gentle, often combined with humectants.
- Bakuchiol
- Bakuchiol; antioxidant and conditioning. Often an A-alternative, prone to oxidation and color shift, needs stabilization.
- Magnolia Grandiflora Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Ci 77891
- Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions
- Ci 77007
- Mica-based colorant, restricted use; mineral origin, check heavy metal impurities compliance
- Ci 77360
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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