biorace L'eau Hydrating Essence 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. Propanediol
3. 1-2-Hexanediol
4. Niacinamide
5. Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
6. Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
7. Yeast Extract
8. Adenosine
9. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
10. Butylene Glycol
11. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
12. Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
13. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
14. Honey Extract
15. Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
16. Borago Officinalis Extract
17. Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
18. Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
19. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
20. Caprylyl Glycol
21. Glycerin
22. Sodium Hyaluronate
23. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
24. Disodium EDTA
25. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
28. Hyaluronic Acid
29. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
30. Carbomer
31. Xanthan Gum
32. Tromethamine
33. Benzyl Alcohol
34. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Formulation view Aqueous essence with propylene glycol, blending plant extracts, yeast, and multi-weight hyaluronates. Niacinamide aids in texture. Mild preservative system. Best for combination to neutral skin. Formulator note: Algae polysaccharides contribute a gel-like texture, aiding in active encapsulation and release, resulting in a light, non-sticky finish.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN PROTECTING

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING

Kappaphycus Alvarezii ExtractYeast ExtractAdenosine

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Other ingredients

1-2-HexanediolButylene GlycolCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractRosa Centifolia Flower WaterCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractHoney ExtractLavandula Angustifolia ExtractBorago Officinalis ExtractCentaurea Cyanus Flower ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf ExtractHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansCaprylyl GlycolGlycerinSodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerDisodium EDTAHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidEthylhexylglycerinHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateHyaluronic AcidSodium Acetylated HyaluronateCarbomerXanthan GumTromethamineBenzyl AlcoholFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Propanediol

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

1-2-Hexanediol

Not decoded yet

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

Plant extract for skin protection; contains antioxidants, may need stabilizers at high conc.

Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract

Seaweed polysaccharide; film forming and moisturizing; provides gel texture; gentle.

Yeast Extract

Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Butylene Glycol

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

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Rosa Centifolia Flower Water

Distilled rose water for soothing; aqueous phase with trace volatile allergens

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Honey Extract

Humectant and skin conditioning agent; hygroscopic, sensitive to pH.

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract

Lavender extract; regulating and calming. Contains linalool and other allergens, use with caution for sensitive skin.

Borago Officinalis Extract

Plant extract for skin care and soothing; high levels of crude extract may sensitize.

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract

Centaurea flower extract with flavonoids; astringent and conditioning, mild risk at high levels.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract

Chamomile extract, known for soothing and anti-inflammatory; caution for those with plant allergies.

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.

Hyaluronic Acid

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

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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