charis N+ Clear 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. Butylene Glycol
3. Dipropylene Glycol
4. 1,2-Hexanediol
5. Glycerin
6. Glyceryl Glucoside
7. Panthenol
8. Betaine
9. Methyl Gluceth-20
10. Dimethyl Sulfone
11. Ascorbic Acid
12. Centella Asiatica Extract
13. Asiaticoside
14. Asiatic Acid
15. Madecassic Acid
16. Madecassoside
17. Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
18. Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
19. Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
20. Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
21. Salix Alba Bark Extract
22. Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
23. Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
24. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
25. Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
26. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
27. Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
28. Medicago Sativa Extract
29. Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
30. Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
31. Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
32. Brassica Campestris Extract
33. Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
34. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
35. Betaine Salicylate
36. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
37. C12-14 Pareth-12
38. Sucrose Stearate
39. Cetearyl Alcohol
40. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
41. Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
42. Chlorphenesin
43. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGlyceryl Glucoside

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20Dimethyl SulfoneAscorbic AcidCentella Asiatica ExtractAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidMadecassic AcidMadecassosidePueraria Lobata Root ExtractPinus Palustris Leaf ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractOenothera Biennis Flower ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf ExtractOriganum Vulgare Leaf ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractMedicago Sativa ExtractBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf ExtractBrassica Oleracea Italica ExtractTriticum Vulgare Sprout ExtractBrassica Campestris ExtractRaphanus Sativus Seed ExtractCapryloyl Salicylic AcidBetaine SalicylateMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilC12-14 Pareth-12Sucrose StearateCetearyl AlcoholCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideHydrogenated PhosphatidylcholineChlorphenesinDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butylene Glycol

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

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

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Glyceryl Glucoside

Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin

Panthenol

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

Betaine

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

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Dimethyl Sulfone

Dimethyl sulfoxide, strong penetrant and solvent; volatile odor, concentration control needed

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Madecassoside

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

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Kudzu root extract as humectant; contains isoflavones, limit dose due to endocrine activity.

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

Longleaf pine needle extract for toning; contains essential oils, allergen risk for sensitive skin.

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Plant extract for basic skin conditioning; low usage, ensure raw material consistency

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract

Evening primrose flower extract acting as an astringent; generally safe at standard formulation levels.

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract

Plant leaf extract containing essential oils for skin conditioning and soothing; dilute concentrated extracts to avoid irritation.

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Oregano extract with antimicrobial properties; high doses may irritate.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Cinnamon bark for hair and fragrance; some allergens require labeling; watch oral dosage.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Ferment extract with amino acids and peptides for skin conditioning; monitor microbial stability and watch for allergens.

Medicago Sativa Extract

Alfalfa extract, tonic; flavonoids present, light-sensitive stability.

Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract

Cabbage leaf extract for skin conditioning; fresh material browning, freeze-dried powder more stable

Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract

Cavolo nero extract with polyphenols, astringent conditioner; botanical, potential pigment staining

Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract

Plant extract for skin conditioning and protection; contains gluten proteins, caution for gluten-allergic individuals.

Brassica Campestris Extract

Brassica campestris extract; primarily skin conditioning agent; plant-derived, generally well-tolerated.

Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract

Radish seed extract with enzymes and amino acids; mild exfoliation and conditioning, natural source requiring stability.

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Oil-soluble salicylic acid derivative for gentle pore unclogging; milder than BHA, suitable for daily acne care.

Betaine Salicylate

Salicylate derivative for keratolytic and antimicrobial action; milder than salicylic acid.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

C12-14 Pareth-12

Not decoded yet

Sucrose Stearate

Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, bio-mimetic emulsifier; gentle emulsifier and skin conditioner, suitable for liposomal systems.

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Disodium EDTA

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

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