pca-skin PCA Skin Nutrient Toner
pca-skin PCA Skin Nutrient Toner lists 13 ingredients on its label, 11 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.
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains alcohol
Formulation view Water-based toner featuring Lactobacillus/Pumpkin ferment extract. Contains glutathione and essential oils like citrus and ginger. Preserved with aminoguanidine HCl and sorbic acid. Alcohol-based, suitable for oily skin. Factory note: co-existence of essential oils and ferment extracts poses oxidation risks, requiring strict light protection.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
- HUMECTANT
- SucrosePropylene Glycol
- BUFFERING
- Lactic AcidCitric Acid
- REDUCING
- Glutathione
- FRAGRANCE
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Other ingredients
Aminoguanidine HclYeastCinnamomum Cassia Leaf OilZingiber Officinale Root OilAlcohol Denat
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sucrose | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glutathione | REDUCING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aminoguanidine Hcl | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Yeast | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/356 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/348 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Zingiber Officinale Root Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING | 3 · – | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
- Bioactive ferment extract for repair and soothing; verify stability at high levels
- Sucrose
- Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Glutathione
- Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.
- Aminoguanidine Hcl
- Not decoded yet
- Yeast
- Not decoded yet
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
- Clove leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; irritant risk at high levels, restricted by EU.
- Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil
- Fragrance/denaturant; contains restricted components, control dosage for allergens
- Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
- Ginger root oil for fragrance; contains gingerols, irritant, use very low concentration, avoid for sensitive skin.
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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