doll-face Doll Face Clarify Balancing Tonic

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.

1. Water
2. Glycolic Acid
3. Propanediol
4. Glycerin
5. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
6. Sodium PCA
7. Sorbitol
8. Phenoxyethanol
9. Beta-Glucan
10. Sodium Hydroxide
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
13. Caprylyl Glycol
14. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
15. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
16. Acer Saccharum Extract
17. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
18. Citrus Limonium Extract
19. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
20. Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
21. Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
22. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
23. Disodium EDTA
24. Betaine
25. Serine
26. Glycine
27. Glutamic Acid
28. Alanine
29. Lysine
30. Arginine
31. Threonine
32. Proline
33. Acetyl Tyrosine
34. Adenosine Triphosphate
35. Fragrance
36. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
37. Panthenol
38. Allantoin
39. Salix Nigra Bark Extract
40. Trideceth-9

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains PEGContains siliconesContains mineral oil

Formulation view Balancing toner with water, glycolic acid, and propylene glycol base. Hydrating with glycerin and sodium PCA; actives include beta-glucan, tea tree, and amino acids. Preserved with phenylethanol. Ideal for oily to combination skin. Formulator's note: Glycolic acid concentration must balance exfoliation and soothing; amino acid blend enhances hydration.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

BUFFERING

Glycolic Acid

SOLVENT

Propanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

ANTISTATIC

Sodium PCA

HUMECTANT

Sorbitol

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

Other ingredients

Beta-GlucanSodium HydroxideSodium HyaluronateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCaprylyl GlycolVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractAcer Saccharum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Limonium ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneJojoba Wax PEG-120 EstersPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilDisodium EDTABetaineSerineGlycineGlutamic AcidAlanineLysineArginineThreonineProlineAcetyl TyrosineAdenosine TriphosphateFragranceHydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinPanthenolAllantoinSalix Nigra Bark ExtractTrideceth-9

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract

Bilberry extract with polyphenols for astringency and soothing.

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

Acer Saccharum Extract

Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Citrus Limonium Extract

Not decoded yet

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Chamomile extract used for soothing; check for potential sensitizing allergens.

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals

Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters

Not decoded yet

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Acetyl Tyrosine

Tyrosine derivative used in tanning or skin conditioning; acts as a precursor or modulator in formulas.

Adenosine Triphosphate

ATP for skin conditioning, repair concept; stability in aqueous phase is a concern.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

Peptide conditioning agent; control pH to prevent degradation, used in hair and skin care.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Salix Nigra Bark Extract

Black willow bark extract with natural salicylic acid precursors; for soothing and exfoliation, test on sensitive skin at low levels.

Trideceth-9

Not decoded yet

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