beyond Angel Aqua 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. Dipropylene Glycol
3. Butylene Glycol
4. 1,2-Hexanediol
5. Propanediol
6. Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
7. Glycerin
8. Trehalose
9. Sodium Hyaluronate
10. Allantoin
11. Bambusa Arundinacea Juice
12. Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
13. Centella Asiatica Extract
14. Panthenol
15. Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
16. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
17. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
18. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
19. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
20. Rosmárinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
21. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
22. Vitis Vinifera Vine Sap
23. Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
24. Artemisia Annua Extract
25. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
26. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
27. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
28. Juniperus Mexicana Oil
29. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
30. Beta-Glucan
31. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
32. Sodium Citrate
33. Sodium Polyacrylate
34. Citric Acid
35. Trisodium EDTA
36. Citral
37. Limonene
38. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolTrehalose

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Sodium HyaluronateAllantoinBambusa Arundinacea JuiceBetula Platyphylla Japonica JuiceCentella Asiatica ExtractPanthenolTrichosanthes Kirilowii Root ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractRosmárinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractVitis Vinifera Vine SapAzadirachta Indica Leaf ExtractArtemisia Annua ExtractCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilJuniperus Mexicana OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilBeta-GlucanHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium CitrateSodium PolyacrylateCitric AcidTrisodium EDTACitralLimoneneLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Butylene Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Propanediol

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

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Non-ionic emulsifier; biodegradable, compatibility with anionics requires check.

Glycerin

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

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Bambusa Arundinacea Juice

Not decoded yet

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice

Birch juice NMF 0.5-5%; aqueous, check preservatives & sugars

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Panthenol

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

Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

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

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

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

Rosmárinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

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

Vitis Vinifera Vine Sap

Not decoded yet

Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract

Neem leaf extract; skin conditioning and antioxidant properties; note botanical extract variability.

Artemisia Annua Extract

Artemisia annua extract used as a natural fragrance ingredient; may cause sensitivity.

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Juniperus Mexicana Oil

Mexican juniper essential oil for scent; high levels of essential oils are irritating.

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Beta-Glucan

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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