bonajour Elf Skin (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. Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
2. Water
3. Butylene Glycol
4. 1,2-Hexanediol
5. Glycerine
6. Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
7. Niacinamide
8. Polyglutamic Acid
9. Fructan
10. Sodium Hyaluronate
11. Betaine
12. Hydrolyzed Collagen
13. Pentylene Glycol
14. Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
15. Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract
16. Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract
17. Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
18. Bifida Ferment Filtrate
19. Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
20. Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
21. Usnea Barbata Extract
22. Allantoin
23. Lysolecithin
24. SH-Polypeptide-11
25. Ceramide NP
26. Phytosqualane
27. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
28. Adenosine
29. Carbomer
30. Arginine
31. Rose Flower Oil
32. Lecithin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

HUMECTANT

Saccharomyces Ferment FiltrateButylene GlycolPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-HexanediolPolyglutamic Acid

保湿剂

Glycerine

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

FructanSodium HyaluronateBetaineHydrolyzed CollagenPentylene GlycolLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractSaccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment ExtractSaccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment ExtractGalactomyces Ferment FiltrateBifida Ferment FiltrateZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractPulsatilla Koreana ExtractUsnea Barbata ExtractAllantoinLysolecithinSH-Polypeptide-11Ceramide NPPhytosqualaneMacadamia Integrifolia Seed OilAdenosineCarbomerArginineRose Flower OilLecithin

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Ingredients explained

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

Yeast ferment filtrate; humectant and conditioner. May contain peptides, prone to browning, protect from light.

Water

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

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

Glycerine

Workhorse humectant at 3-10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives, low irritancy.

Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract

Microbial ferment for humectancy and skin conditioning; gentle.

Niacinamide

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

Polyglutamic Acid

Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture

Fructan

Prebiotic humectant, 0.5–2%; modulates microflora, very low comedogenicity

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Betaine

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

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Pentylene Glycol

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

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Ferment extract with amino acids and peptides for skin conditioning; monitor microbial stability and watch for allergens.

Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract

Not decoded yet

Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract

Not decoded yet

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate

Galactomyces ferment filtrate humectant; complex matrix, assess allergens and stability.

Bifida Ferment Filtrate

Ferment filtrate with prebiotics/metabolites for conditioning; high sterility requirements.

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.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Lysolecithin

Lecithin derivative emulsifier used for stabilization in O/W systems; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

SH-Polypeptide-11

Not decoded yet

Ceramide NP

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

Phytosqualane

Plant-derived emollient with lightweight feel; stable alternative suitable for sensitive skin.

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.

Adenosine

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Rose Flower Oil

Natural essential oil for floral scent; use at trace levels to avoid irritation.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

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