essano Clear Complexion Certified Organic Mist Toner
essano Essano Clear Complexion Certified Organic Mist Toner lists 25 ingredients on its label, 25 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.
- Aqua
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water*
- Alcohol**
- Betaine
- Propanediol
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Bioflavonoids
- Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
- Cocoyl Proline
- Salix Alba Bark Extract*
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Benzoate
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Potassium Sorbate
- Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Organic aqueous toner with aloe juice and witch hazel water. Rich in green tea, centella, and licorice extracts for soothing. Uses mild preservatives. Ideal for sensitive skin. Formulator note: All-botanical systems are prone to discoloration; microbial control is challenging, requiring synergy between polyols and organic acids for stability.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*Bioflavonoids
- ASTRINGENT
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water*
- ANTIFOAMING
- Alcohol**
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Other ingredients
Brassica Oleracea Italica ExtractCocoyl ProlineSalix Alba Bark Extract*Citric AcidSodium BenzoateCentella Asiatica ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractPotassium SorbateLactobacillus Ferment LysateBenzyl AlcoholDehydroacetic AcidFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice* | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water* | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Alcohol** | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 | Yellow |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Bioflavonoids | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract | ASTRINGENT | 0 | Green |
| Cocoyl Proline | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Salix Alba Bark Extract* | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 2 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 | Yellow |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 | Green |
| Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 | Green |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 | Yellow |
| Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 | Yellow |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water*
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Alcohol**
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Bioflavonoids
- Plant antioxidant blend for soothing and skin protection
- Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
- Cavolo nero extract with polyphenols, astringent conditioner; botanical, potential pigment staining
- Cocoyl Proline
- Mild amino-acid derived surfactant for cleansing or conditioning; low irritation, often co-used.
- Salix Alba Bark Extract*
- Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- 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
- 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%.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
- Lactobacillus ferment lysate for skin conditioning; provides soothing and hydration, low sensitization risk if sterile.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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