quickfx Ceraboost Super 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. Glycerin
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Dipropylene Glycol
5. Hydroxyacetophenone
6. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
7. Caprylyl Glycol
8. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
9. Triethylhexanoin
10. Diphenyl Dimethicone
11. Xanthan Gum
12. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
13. Hydrogenated Lecithin
14. Ethylhexylglycerin
15. Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
16. Disodium EDTA
17. Ceramide NP
18. Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
19. Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
20. Coptis Japonica Root Extract
21. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
22. Niacinamide
23. 1,2-Hexanediol
24. Sodium Hyaluronate
25. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
26. Tocopherol
27. Cetearyl Alcohol
28. Stearic Acid
29. Centella Asiatica Extract
30. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
31. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
32. Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
33. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
34. Betaine
35. Ceramide NS
36. Cholesterol
37. Phytosphingosine
38. Ceramide AS
39. Ceramide AP
40. Ceramide EOP

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains siliconesContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTIOXIDANT

Hydroxyacetophenone

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

DEODORANT

Caprylyl Glycol

Other ingredients

TriethylhexanoinDiphenyl DimethiconeXanthan GumPolyglyceryl-10 LaurateHydrogenated LecithinEthylhexylglycerinPolyglyceryl-10 MyristateDisodium EDTACeramide NPTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateCoptis Japonica Root ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizateNiacinamide1,2-HexanediolSodium HyaluronateHamamelis Virginiana ExtractTocopherolCetearyl AlcoholStearic AcidCentella Asiatica ExtractHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractBambusa Vulgaris ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractBetaineCeramide NSCholesterolPhytosphingosineCeramide ASCeramide APCeramide EOP

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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

Butylene Glycol

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Triethylhexanoin

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

Diphenyl Dimethicone

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

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for O/W systems

Disodium EDTA

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

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

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

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Phytosterol blend for skin conditioning; gentle, barrier-repairing, low irritation.

Coptis Japonica Root Extract

Coptis root; contains berberine for antibacterial effects, high doses may sensitize, check stability.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Niacinamide

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Roselle flower extract rich in anthocyanins, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Bambusa Vulgaris Extract

Bamboo extract for soothing and conditioning; polyphenol-rich, limit concentration to minimize irritation.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Betaine

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

Ceramide NS

Ceramide NS for barrier repair; gentle and suitable for sensitive or dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Ceramide AS

Ceramides for barrier repair; used at low levels with other lipids; beneficial for dry, compromised skin.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

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