Aesop b tea balancing toner
Aesop aesop b tea balancing toner lists 26 ingredients on its label, 26 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.
- Water
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Polysorbate 80
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Sodium Gluconate
- Sodium Lactate
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sorbitol
- Panthenol
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Disodium Edta
- Sodium Citrate
- Benzoic Acid
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Citric Acid
- Linalool
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Farnesol
- Geraniol
- Eugenol
- Isoeugenol
Highlights
Free of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains parabensContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Toner using aloe vera and witch hazel water for soothing. Panthenol, trehalose, and sodium lactate provide hydration and repair. Complex preservation with phenoxyethanol and alcohols. Suitable for sensitive or oily skin. Factory note: High active ingredient load in water phase poses preservation challenges; ensure benzalkonium chloride stability and avoid incompatibility issues.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- DENATURANT
- Polysorbate 80
- ASTRINGENT
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- CHELATING
- Sodium Gluconate
- BUFFERING
- Sodium Lactate
- PRESERVATIVE
- Benzyl Alcohol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
Other ingredients
SorbitolPanthenolCananga Odorata Flower OilDisodium EdtaSodium CitrateBenzoic AcidCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractBenzalkonium ChlorideDehydroacetic AcidEthylhexylglycerinCitric AcidLinaloolBenzyl BenzoateBenzyl SalicylateFarnesolGeraniolEugenolIsoeugenol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Sodium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cananga Odorata Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/347 | 2 · – | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | 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 |
| Benzalkonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - DISPERSING · 限制 V/54 III/65 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Farnesol | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/82 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Isoeugenol | PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/73 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Sodium Gluconate
- Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Cationic preservative/disinfectant. Restricted in EU to 0.1% (0.6% ocular). Irritant; incompatible with anionic surfactants.
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Farnesol
- Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin
- Isoeugenol
- Isoeugenol flavor/perfume, EU limit III/73; moderate allergen, total concentration <0.01%
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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