qrxlabs Pore Refining Toner Pads
qrxlabs QRxLabs Pore Refining Toner Pads lists 21 ingredients on its label, 20 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.
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Aqua
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Polysorbate 20
- Propanediol
- Niacinamide
- Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Salicylic Acid
- Glycerin
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Panthenol
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Chamomille Recutita Flower Extract
- Sodium Pa
- Polysorbate 80
- Allantoin
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains parabensContains formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Water-based toner pad built on witch hazel water and aqua, with propanediol and glycerin as humectants. Niacinamide pairs with salicylic acid for oil-control and pore care, buffered by panthenol, allantoin and chamomile; tea tree and eucalyptus oils add an antibacterial note. Preserved with diazolidinyl urea plus IPBC. Suits oily, combination and congestion-prone skin. Formulator's note: NaOH adjusts pH into salicylic acid's effective range while balancing the cationic amine in the system.
Key ingredients
- ASTRINGENT
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- BUFFERING
- Sodium Hydroxide
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
Other ingredients
GlycerinMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilPanthenolCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractChamomille Recutita Flower ExtractSodium PaPolysorbate 80AllantoinEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilTocopheryl AcetateAscorbyl PalmitateDiazolidinyl UreaIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine | ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | 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 |
| Chamomille Recutita Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | Green |
| Sodium Pa | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/355 | 3 · – | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Diazolidinyl Urea | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/46 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Cationic conditioner and emulsifier at 1–3%; high static attraction, pair with quat agents, caution for sensitive skin
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Chamomille Recutita Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Pa
- Not decoded yet
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative; EU cap at 0.2%; avoid for formaldehyde-sensitive users
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized 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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