cell-monde Cell:Monde Nucleic Acid Refreshing 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. Glycereth-26
3. Dipropylene Glycol
4. Niacinamide
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Sodium Dna
7. Hydroxyethyl Urea
8. Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water
9. Butylene Glycol
10. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
11. Allantoin
12. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
13. Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
14. Glycerin
15. Adenosine
16. Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
17. Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
18. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
19. Hyaluronic Acid
20. Sodium Hyaluronate
21. Bifida Ferment Lysate
22. Centella Asiatica Extract
23. Biosaccharide Gum-1
24. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
25. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
26. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
27. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
28. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
29. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
30. Beta-Glucan
31. Ethylhexylglycerin
32. Fragrance
33. Disodium EDTA
34. Phenoxyethanol
35. Benzyl Alcohol
36. Potassium Sorbate
37. Dehydroacetic Acid

Highlights

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

Formulation view High niacinamide with DNA sodium and botanical extracts. Focuses on brightening and hydration; lightweight texture. Suited for dull skin. Factory view: Niacinamide instability requires pH control; botanical compatibility tests are essential to prevent turbidity.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Glycereth-26

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-HexanediolSodium DnaHelichrysum Italicum Flower Water

HAIR CONDITIONING

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Other ingredients

Butylene GlycolPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilAllantoinDipotassium GlycyrrhizateSaccharomyces Cerevisiae ExtractGlycerinAdenosineOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractSalvia Hispanica Seed ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractHyaluronic AcidSodium HyaluronateBifida Ferment LysateCentella Asiatica ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-1Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractBeta-GlucanEthylhexylglycerinFragranceDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholPotassium SorbateDehydroacetic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Niacinamide

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Sodium Dna

Water-soluble polymer for hydration and film feel; often claimed for repair support

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Potent humectant and conditioner; high penetration, used for skin hydration and hair care

Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water

Italian helichrysum floral water, soothing and antioxidant; contains essential oils, patch test for sensitive skin

Butylene Glycol

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

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract

Yeast extract rich in peptides and vitamins for antioxidant and skin conditioning; water-soluble, low irritation risk.

Glycerin

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

Adenosine

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

Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Not decoded yet

Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract

Plant extract with mucilage and saponins; acts as skin emollient and conditioning agent.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Hyaluronic Acid

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

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

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Disodium EDTA

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

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

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