madara Balancing Toner
madara Madara Balancing Toner lists 23 ingredients on its label, 21 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
- Glycerin
- Rosa Damascena Flower Water
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Sodium PCA
- Betaine
- Propanediol
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
- Sodium Levulinate
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plantago Major Leaf Extract
- Citric Acid
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Rhamnose
- Lactic Acid
- Xylitylglucoside
- Potassium Sorbate
- Anhydroxylitol
- Glucose
- Glucuronic Acid
- Xylitol
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains alcoholContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Rosa Damascena Flower Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium PCA
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
- ASTRINGENT
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Other ingredients
Sodium LevulinatePhenethyl AlcoholSodium BenzoateChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractPlantago Major Leaf ExtractCitric AcidBenzyl AlcoholRhamnoseLactic AcidXylitylglucosidePotassium SorbateAnhydroxylitolGlucoseGlucuronic AcidXylitol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Damascena Flower Water | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Sodium Levulinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenethyl Alcohol | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Plantago Major Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Rhamnose | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Xylitylglucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Anhydroxylitol | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glucose | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glucuronic Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xylitol | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Rosa Damascena Flower Water
- Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
- Astringent/soothing water with tannins; aqueous, high preservation needs; tannins may irritate
- Sodium Levulinate
- Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Plantago Major Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Rhamnose
- Polysaccharide humectant for hydration; used at low levels, mild flavor aid.
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Xylitylglucoside
- Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Anhydroxylitol
- Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.
- Glucose
- Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.
- Glucuronic Acid
- Not decoded yet
- Xylitol
- Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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