upcircle Face Toner
upcircle UpCircle Face Toner lists 18 ingredients on its label, 18 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.
- Aqua
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
- Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
- Glycerin
- Chamomilla Recutita Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Salicylic Acid
- Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
- Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sorbic Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Limonene*
- Linalool*
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains alcohol
Formulation view Hydrating water-based serum with orange flower water and chamomile for soothing, glycerin and hyaluronic acid for moisture. Salicylic acid aids exfoliation with citrus oil fragrance. Preservation uses phenoxyethanol and sorbates. Ideal for refreshing, gentle care; formulation requires strict control of salicylic acid concentration to mitigate photosensitivity risks.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- FRAGRANCE
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower WaterCitrus Nobilis Fruit ExtractCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Chamomilla Recutita Extract
- HUMECTANT
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- CLEANSING
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Other ingredients
Salicylic AcidPolyglyceryl-3 CocoatePolyglyceryl-10 LaurateCitric AcidSodium BenzoateSorbic AcidPotassium SorbateBenzyl AlcoholLimonene*Linalool*
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene* | 香料, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Linalool* | 香精,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
- Bitter orange flower water offering floral fragrance and mild conditioning.
- Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
- Citrus nobilis fruit extract; fragrance and conditioning; citrus, photo-sensitization/allergen risk
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Chamomilla Recutita Extract
- Chamomile, classic soothing/anti-inflammatory; potential allergen for some, contains flavonoids.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
- Non-ionic emulsifier from coconut fatty acids, gentle, used in O/W or W/O systems at 1-5%, requires pH adjustment.
- Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Limonene*
- Limonene; main component of citrus oils; natural fragrance, oxidizes into irritants; one of EU's 26 allergenic fragrances.
- Linalool*
- Common fragrance note with floral scent; listed as EU allergen, use at low concentrations
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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