Effaclar Astringent Toner for Oily Skin
Toning Water

A toner built around AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

A toner built around Panthenol, for hydration and pollution defence.

Toner
Toner
9 ingredients
15 ingredients

Brand price

USD 25.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 7.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopheryl Acetate

  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

    Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

    Ascorbyl Glucoside

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

Benefits

Concerns

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Alcohol Denat. (in both products)

    Fragrance

    0 / —

    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea
  • Butylene Glycol

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating
  • PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating
  • Polysorbate 20

    Cleansing

    0 / 0

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative

    0 / —

  • Sodium Citrate (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

  • Panthenol

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / 0

    • Panthenol (provitamin B5)
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • Reduces Irritation
  • Sodium Methylparaben

    Preservative

    0 / —

    • Parabens

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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