3lab Perfect Balancing Toner
3lab 3LAB Perfect Balancing Toner 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.
- Water
- Glycerin
- Propylene Glycol
- Butylene Glycol
- Sorbitol
- Yeast Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
- Sodium Pca
- Peg-6
- Peg-32
- Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
- Xylitylglucoside
- Anhydroxylitol
- Xylitol
- Sodium Levulinate
- Sodium Anisate
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Disodium Edta
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Water-based essence with polyol moisturizing base and multiple plant extracts. Focuses on soothing and conditioning for daily use. Factory observation: Multi-component plant extracts require monitoring stability and preservative compatibility.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene GlycolButylene GlycolSorbitolSodium Hyaluronate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Yeast Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Other ingredients
Gynostemma Pentaphyllum ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit ExtractSodium PcaPeg-6Peg-32Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium ChlorideXylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitolXylitolSodium LevulinateSodium AnisateChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolDisodium EdtaFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yeast Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Pca | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Peg-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Peg-32 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Xylitylglucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Anhydroxylitol | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xylitol | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Levulinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Anisate | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, FLAVOURING, pH ADJUSTERS | 1 · – | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Yeast Extract
- Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation
- Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
- Amla fruit extract with antioxidants; humectant and conditioning, preserve freshness
- Sodium Pca
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Peg-6
- Not decoded yet
- Peg-32
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
- Amphoteric cationic polymer for humectancy and skin conditioning. Water-soluble, compatible with other cations; may be tacky at high levels.
- Xylitylglucoside
- Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.
- Anhydroxylitol
- Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.
- Xylitol
- Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.
- Sodium Levulinate
- Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.
- Sodium Anisate
- Benzoate-based preservative component; used in combinations for antimicrobial effect, slight fragrance, control concentration.
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
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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