hyaloo Aquaplus Low-pH Cleansing 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. Glycerin
3. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
4. Phenoxyethanol
5. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
6. Pentylene Glycol
7. Xanthan Gum
8. Fragrance
9. Butylene Glycol
10. 1,2-Hexanediol
11. Centella Asiatica Extract
12. Sodium Hyaluronate
13. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
14. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
15. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
16. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
17. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
18. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Hydrogenated Lecithin
21. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
22. Ceramide NP
23. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
24. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Highlights

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

Formulation view Water-based cleansing toner with glycerin and polyols for moisture, using PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate for gentle cleansing. Contains centella, licorice, and tea extracts, plus ceramide NP and various hyaluronic acids. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and 1,2-hexanediol. For sensitive skin post-cleansing; non-soap base is near-neutral, rich in actives but fragrance-sensitive users should caution.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoatePEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

BINDING

Xanthan Gum

矫味剂

Fragrance

Other ingredients

Butylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolCentella Asiatica ExtractSodium HyaluronatePolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractEthylhexylglycerinHydrogenated LecithinRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCeramide NPHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.

Phenoxyethanol

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

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Xanthan Gum

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

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%.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.

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