No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner
Centella Teca Soothing Toner

A toner built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.

A toner built around Centella asiatica and Niacinamide, for hydration and soothing irritation.

Toner
Toner
35 ingredients
33 ingredients

Brand price

USD 16.50 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 18.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea
Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Ceramide1

    Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

    Ceramide NP

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1

    L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • Alpha arbutin1

    A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.

    Arbutin

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Tocopherol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Centella Asiatica Extract

    Cleansing

    • Centella asiatica (Cica)
    • Barrier Repair
    • Redness Reducing
    • Reduces Irritation
  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating
  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing
  • Pentylene Glycol (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0-1 / —

  • 1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating
  • Hydrogenated Lecithin (in both products)

    Emulsifying

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

    Skin Conditioning

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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