proactiv-md Proactiv MD Balancing Toner
proactiv-md Proactiv MD Balancing Toner lists 22 ingredients on its label, 21 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
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Polysorbate 20
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Panthenol
- Glycerin
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Sodium PCA
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Benzoic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Benzophenone-4
- Imidazolidinyl Urea
- Methylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Phenoxyethanol
- Fragrance
- Blue 1
- Yellow 5
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsContains PEGContains formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Witch hazel water base with aloe, rose hip, and chamomile extracts for soothing and toning. Panthenol and PCA sodium boost hydration; HEC thickens. Formulator note: Lightweight water-phase texture suits oily or combination skin in the morning. Sensitive skin should patch-test due to tannins and fragrance.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ASTRINGENT
- Hamamelis Virginiana WaterRosa Canina Fruit Extract
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- FRAGRANCE
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
Other ingredients
GlycerinHydroxyethylcelluloseSodium PCATetrasodium EDTABenzoic AcidCitric AcidBenzophenone-4Imidazolidinyl UreaMethylparabenPropylparabenPhenoxyethanolFragranceBlue 1Yellow 5
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Canina Fruit Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, 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 |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Benzophenone-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Imidazolidinyl Urea | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/27 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Blue 1 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yellow 5 | 着色剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
- Rich in Vit C and polyphenols, astringent; water-soluble, unstable, add at low temp.
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Chamomile extract used for soothing; check for potential sensitizing allergens.
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Benzophenone-4
- Not decoded yet
- Imidazolidinyl Urea
- Formaldehyde releaser in preservative systems; monitor for formaldehyde and urea sensitivity issues.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Blue 1
- Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits
- Yellow 5
- Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.
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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