ktw Intensive Refine Toner Pad

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. Dipropylene Glycol
4. 1,2-Hexanediol
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Panthenol
7. Hydroxyacetophenone
8. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
9. Glucose
10. Allantoin
11. Caffeine
12. Fructooligosaccharides
13. Fructose
14. Hydrangea Macrophylla Leaf Extract
15. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
16. Ethylhexylglycerin
17. Sodium Citrate
18. Caprylyl Glycol
19. Pentylene Glycol
20. Citric Acid
21. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
22. Acetyl Glucosamine
23. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
24. Sodium Phytate
25. Xanthan Gum
26. Sodium Hyaluronate
27. Tromethamine
28. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
29. Cynanchum Atratum Extract
30. Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
31. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
32. Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
33. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
34. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
35. Propanediol
36. Tocopherol
37. Madecassoside
38. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
39. Benzyl Glycol
40. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
41. Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil
42. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
43. Hyaluronic Acid
44. Hydrogenated Lecithin
45. Ceramide NP

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-HexanediolChlorella Vulgaris Extract

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

ANTIOXIDANT

Hydroxyacetophenone

Other ingredients

GlucoseAllantoinCaffeineFructooligosaccharidesFructoseHydrangea Macrophylla Leaf ExtractPolyglyceryl-10 LaurateEthylhexylglycerinSodium CitrateCaprylyl GlycolPentylene GlycolCitric AcidMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractAcetyl GlucosamineDipotassium GlycyrrhizateSodium PhytateXanthan GumSodium HyaluronateTromethamineMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCynanchum Atratum ExtractPinus Sylvestris Leaf OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilAlthaea Rosea Flower ExtractSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHouttuynia Cordata ExtractPropanediolTocopherolMadecassosideHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansBenzyl GlycolHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidTorreya Nucifera Seed OilCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideHyaluronic AcidHydrogenated LecithinCeramide NP

Skim through

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Panthenol

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Fructooligosaccharides

Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Hydrangea Macrophylla Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Citrate

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Citric Acid

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

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Cynanchum Atratum Extract

Cynanchum extract for conditioning; anti-inflammatory, check batch consistency

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil

Pine leaf oil, woody scent; contains peroxides and monoterpenes, may irritate sensitive skin, add at low temps and control total load.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Althaea Rosea Flower Extract

Extract for soothing care; contains mucilage, check microbial load and clarity impact

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

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

Propanediol

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

Tocopherol

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

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

Hydrolyzed GAGs for hydration/conditioning; low MW, good penetration, low irritancy.

Benzyl Glycol

Solvent and viscosity regulator; aids solubility of actives, slight preservative boost

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Hyaluronic Acid

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Ceramide NP

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

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