needly pH Balancing Toner

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. Propanediol
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Niacinamide
7. Panthenol
8. Diphenyl Dimethicone
9. Carbomer
10. Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate
11. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
12. Triethylhexanoin
13. Albatrellus Confluens Extract
14. Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
15. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
16. Ethylhexylglycerin
17. Centella Asiatica Extract
18. Adenosine
19. Hyaluronic Acid
20. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
21. Citric Acid
22. Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
23. Hydrogenated Lecithin
24. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
25. Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
26. Disodium EDTA
27. Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
28. Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract
29. Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract
30. Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
31. Sodium Citrate
32. Tromethamine
33. Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
34. Sodium Hyaluronate
35. Dextrin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

Propanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

ANTIFOAMING

Diphenyl Dimethicone

Other ingredients

CarbomerGlycereth-25 Pca IsostearateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractTriethylhexanoinAlbatrellus Confluens ExtractSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractEthylhexylglycerinCentella Asiatica ExtractAdenosineHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidCitric AcidTricholoma Matsutake ExtractHydrogenated LecithinHouttuynia Cordata ExtractPolyglyceryl-10 OleateDisodium EDTAGossypium Herbaceum ExtractHydrolyzed Cicer Seed ExtractRhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf ExtractTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractSodium CitrateTromethamineArtemisia Vulgaris OilSodium HyaluronateDextrin

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

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

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Panthenol

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

Diphenyl Dimethicone

Silicone for emollience and antistatic; used in hair and skin care, check compatibility with other silicones

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate

Emulsifier and conditioning agent; 1–3% typical, low irritancy and comedogenicity

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Albatrellus Confluens Extract

Albatrellus confluens extract; polysaccharide-rich, 0.1–0.5% for moisturizing; water phase, verify purity

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

Yeast ferment filtrate; humectant and conditioner. May contain peptides, prone to browning, protect from light.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Tricholoma Matsutake Extract

Matsutake extract with amino acids and polysaccharides for hydration and antioxidant care. Add in aqueous phase; watch heat sterilization impact on heat-sensitive polysaccharides.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for sensitive skin formulations

Disodium EDTA

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

Gossypium Herbaceum Extract

Botanical extract known for soothing and moisturizing benefits, suitable for sensitive skin.

Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract

Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract

Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract

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Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Cacao seed extract; polyphenols. Antioxidant and conditioning, hygroscopic, store in dry conditions.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Artemisia Vulgaris Oil

Wormwood oil, potent essential oil containing thujone; high allergen potential, must stay below threshold and be labeled

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

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