dr-g Dr. G AClear Balancing Toner
dr-g Dr. G AClear Balancing Toner lists 26 ingredients on its label, 24 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
- Pentylene Glycol
- Propanediol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Glycereth-26
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Succinic Acid (5
- 000Ppm)
- Panthenol
- Tromethamine
- Lactobacillus Ferment
- Disodium EDTA
- Butylene Glycol
- Ectoin
- Lactobionic Acid
- Mandelic Acid
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Mentha Aquatica Extract
- Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
- Mentha Viridis Extract
- Asiatic Acid
- Asiaticoside
- Madecassic Acid
- Madecassoside
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Aqueous balancing toner with multiple polyols, featuring 5% succinic acid for keratolysis, combined with lactic acid, mandelic acid, and capryloyl salicylic acid for gentle exfoliation. Includes centella asiatica and asiaticosides for soothing. Preserved with 1,2-hexanediol. Formulator note: A typical 'micro-peel' formula; the combination of multiple organic acids requires precise pH balancing to harmonize efficacy and irritation, suitable for skin with moderate tolerance.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol1,2-Hexanediol
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- HUMECTANT
- Glycereth-26Ethoxydiglycol
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
- BUFFERING
- Tromethamine
Other ingredients
Succinic Acid (5000Ppm)Lactobacillus FermentDisodium EDTAButylene GlycolEctoinLactobionic AcidMandelic AcidCapryloyl Salicylic AcidCentella Asiatica ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractMentha Aquatica ExtractMentha Suaveolens Leaf ExtractMentha Viridis ExtractAsiatic AcidAsiaticosideMadecassic AcidMadecassoside
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycereth-26 | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethoxydiglycol | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/297 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Succinic Acid (5 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 000Ppm) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 · – | Green |
| Lactobacillus Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ectoin | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactobionic Acid | BUFFERING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mandelic Acid | ANTIMICROBIAL | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Houttuynia Cordata Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Aquatica Extract | TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Viridis Extract | FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Asiatic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER | 0 · – | Green |
| Asiaticoside | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Madecassic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Madecassoside | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Glycereth-26
- Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load
- Succinic Acid (5
- Not decoded yet
- 000Ppm)
- Not decoded yet
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Tromethamine
- pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required
- Lactobacillus Ferment
- Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Ectoin
- Cosmectin and skin protector, enhances skin tolerance; water-soluble, 0.1–5% common, compatible with most systems
- Lactobionic Acid
- Polyhydroxy acid for pH buffering; gentle, check stability at high levels
- Mandelic Acid
- Alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and antibacterial effects; mild penetration, less photosensitivity than other AHAs
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
- Oil-soluble salicylic acid derivative for gentle pore unclogging; milder than BHA, suitable for daily acne care.
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.
- Mentha Aquatica Extract
- Tonic botanical extract with cooling notes, suited for oily or refreshing formulas.
- Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
- Spearmint leaf extract, astringent and soothing; 1–3% typical, menthol may irritate
- Mentha Viridis Extract
- Spearmint extract providing cooling sensation and fresh scent, contains menthol (non-allergen); use caution in high concentrations for sensitive or children's products.
- Asiatic Acid
- Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.
- Asiaticoside
- Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.
- 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.
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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