G9 Skin ac solution 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. Methyl Gluceth-20
3. Alcohol
4. Niacinamide
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Beta-Glucan
7. Glycerin
8. Betaine
9. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
10. Triethanolamine
11. Allantoin
12. Colloidal Sulfur
13. Chlorphenesin
14. Salicylic Acid
15. Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
16. Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
17. Usnea Barbata Extract
18. Adenosine
19. Salvia Sclarea Extract
20. Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
21. Propanediol
22. Disodium EDTA
23. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
24. Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
25. Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
26. Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract
27. Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
28. Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
29. Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
30. Ovalicin
31. Salix Alba Bark Extract
32. Benzyl Alcohol
33. Lavandula Angustifolia Water
34. Borago Officinalis Extract
35. Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
36. Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
37. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Formulation view Salicylic acid toner. Water-based formula with Niacinamide and Beta-Glucan for hydration. Salicylic acid exfoliates, Sulfur and Zanthoxylum control oil. Preserved by Chlorphenesin and Benzyl Alcohol. For oily, rough skin. Factory view: Salicylic acid is photosensitizing, requiring sun protection; purity and addition order must be strictly controlled to minimize irritation.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

BULKING

Beta-Glucan

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

EMULSION STABILISING

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20TriethanolamineAllantoinColloidal SulfurChlorphenesinSalicylic AcidZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractPulsatilla Koreana ExtractUsnea Barbata ExtractAdenosineSalvia Sclarea ExtractHyacinthus Orientalis ExtractPropanediolDisodium EDTAZingiber Officinale Root ExtractCamellia Japonica Leaf ExtractPhellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractCitrus Paradisi Seed ExtractMagnolia Officinalis Bark ExtractSophora Angustifolia Root ExtractCitrus Paradisi Fruit ExtractOvalicinSalix Alba Bark ExtractBenzyl AlcoholLavandula Angustifolia WaterBorago Officinalis ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf ExtractCentaurea Cyanus Flower ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Niacinamide

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Beta-Glucan

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

Glycerin

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Colloidal Sulfur

Antimicrobial exfoliant for acne; may oxidize in color and irritate at high doses

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Zanthoxylum fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains capsaicinoids, watch for irritation.

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract

Herb-based aqueous extract for soothing and conditioning; low usage levels, no significant sensitization

Usnea Barbata Extract

Lichen extract; natural deodorant, contains usnic acid, for oral/body care, avoid dust inhalation.

Adenosine

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

Salvia Sclarea Extract

Clary sage extract for sebum regulation and soothing; required labeling as fragrance in lip products, potential sensitization at high levels.

Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract

Plant extract for skin conditioning and toning; assess allergen content and stability

Propanediol

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract

Camellia leaf extract providing skin conditioning and antioxidant support; gentle with no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract

Amur cork tree bark, alkaloid rich; mild irritant, control dosage, avoid strong acids.

Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract

Natural antioxidant and antimicrobial; coumarins present, assess phototoxicity risk

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

Magnolia bark extract with honokiol; antimicrobial and conditioning, use within safe effective range.

Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract

Sophora root extract; matrine-rich with antimicrobial and anti-itch effects, used for skin conditioning.

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract

Grapefruit extract; antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use low concentration, avoid sun.

Ovalicin

Ovalbumin derivative; anti-seborrheic/antimicrobial claims; limited data, caution for sensitive skin.

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Lavandula Angustifolia Water

Lavender water; provides fragrance and conditioning; contains limonene/linalool allergens, caution for sensitive users.

Borago Officinalis Extract

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

Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract

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

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract

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

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

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