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Advanced Replenishing TonerA toner built around Panthenol and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A toner built around Hyaluronic acid and Ferulic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 23.20 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 29.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sphingolipids
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sphingolipids
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-20 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phospholipids, Polysorbate 20, Sphingolipids
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Solvent
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2-3 / —
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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