Benefit Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics The Porefessional Tight ’N Toned Pore-Refining Toner
Benefit Cosmetics The Porefessional Tight ’N Toned Pore-Refining Toner
Benefit Cosmetics
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WHAT IS IT?
Pore-refining toning foam with AHAs and PHAs
FEATURES
Pore-refining AHA+PHA toning foam,Pores look smaller instantly and over time,AHAs + PHAs help exfoliate,Bubbly foam absorbs quickly and applies easily with fingertips,Clinically proven,Dermatologist-tested,Gentle, non-stripping, and non-drying,Non-comedogenic,Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin,Does not contain fragrance
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sensitive
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Does not contain fragrance,non-stripping,non-drying
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What Does It Help With?
Visibly Tighten And Minimize Pores Exfoliate Skin Refine Skin Texture Maintain Hydration Absorb Excess OilBudget
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What Benefit Cosmetics Says
Product Description:
Visibly minimize pores! Tighten ’n tone the look of pores with this pore-refining toning foam. Powerful AHAs are balanced by PHAs to gently exfoliate skin and visibly minimize pores. Pores look smaller, and skin looks smoother instantly and over time. The foam formula feels weightless and comfortable, absorbs quickly, and applies easily with just fingers - no cotton rounds needed! Features: Pore-refining AHA+PHA toning foam, Pores look smaller instantly and over time, AHAs + PHAs help exfoliate, Bubbly foam absorbs quickly and applies easily with fingertips, Clinically proven, Dermatologist-tested, Gentle, non-stripping, and non-drying, Non-comedogenic, Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, Does not contain fragrance. After 1 use: 93% said it visibly tightens pores, 90% said skin looks toned, 96% said skin feels refreshed. After 1 month: 91% said pores look smaller, 97% said skin is smoother, 94% said it visibly improves skin texture. Power ingredients: Celery Seed Extract and Flax Seed Extract (Rich in omega-3 and peptides, helps visibly improve skin texture and refine the look of pores), Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane (Helps maintain immediate hydration), Mineral-rich Sea Silt (Helps exfoliate and smooth skin), Bisabolol (Helps skin feel comfortable), Mineral-rich Kaolin Clay (Helps absorb excess surface skin oil). Packaging and recycling details included.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua-(Water),Gluconolactone,Glycolic-Acid,Glycerin,Sodium-Hydroxide,Peg-60-Hydrogenated-Castor-Oil,Citric-Acid,1,2-hexanediol,Butylene-Glycol,Chlorphenesin,Decyl-Glucoside,Bisabolol,Menthoxypropanediol,Sodium-Citrate,Pentylene-Glycol,Citrus-Limon-(Lemon)-Fruit-Extract,Sphingolipids,Sphingomonas-Ferment-Extract,Citrus-Junos-Fruit-Extract
Key Ingredients
Alpha Hydroxy Acids,Gluconolactone,Lemon Extract,Yuzu Extract,Bisabolol,Sphingolipids
Ingredients Details
1-2-hexanediol
Common Name(s): 1-2-hexanediol,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class — physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
1-2-hexanediol has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,1-2-hexanediol technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Bisabolol
Common Name(s): Alpha-bisabolol,levomenol,(-)-alpha-bisabolol
CAS Number: 515-69-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Reduces skin inflammation, soothes irritation, promotes wound healing, and enhances penetration of co-formulated actives.
Why It's Used: Premium natural soothing active with combined anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and penetration-enhancing activity – clinically validated across sensitive, reactive, and irritated skin types.
How It Works: Inhibits nf-kb pathway reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines il-1β, il-6, tnf-α. enhances stratum corneum lipid fluidity increasing penetration of co-delivered actives. antimicrobial against s. aureus and c. albicans. promotes keratinocyte migration for wound healing.
Typically Found In: Sensitive skin products,post-procedure formulations,anti-irritant formulas,wound healing
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Anti-inflammatory,penetration enhancement,antimicrobial
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – from candeia tree (vanillosmopsis erythropappa) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Natural (-)-alpha-bisabolol from brazilian candeia tree is more sustainable and potent than chamomile-derived bisabolol. synthetic (±)-bisabolol is racemic with slightly lower anti-inflammatory potency.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes – particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Bisabolol's dual function as both an anti-inflammatory and a penetration enhancer is synergistic – by reducing the inflammatory response that increases barrier tightness while simultaneously fluidizing stratum corneum lipids, it provides enhanced delivery of co-formulated actives in the very conditions where delivery is most needed.
Last Verified: Cosing database,piazza et al. bisabolol anti-inflammatory study,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Chlorphenesin
Common Name(s): 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol,globacid
CAS Number: 104-29-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides gram-negative focused preservation complementary to phenoxyethanol for comprehensive spectrum coverage.
Why It's Used: Phenoxyethanol complement — chlorphenesin's gram-negative and antifungal coverage complements phenoxyethanol's gram-positive activity for full-spectrum preservation at lower individual concentrations.
How It Works: 4-chlorophenol ether glycol disrupts bacterial and fungal membranes. strong gram-negative activity (pseudomonas, e. coli). good candida antifungal activity. used with phenoxyethanol for synergistic broad-spectrum coverage. ph stable 3-9.
Typically Found In: Comprehensive preservation systems,baby products (low concentration)
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – glycerol ether preservative
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–0.3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu max 0.3% cosmetics. good safety profile. synergistic combination with phenoxyethanol (0.3% pe + 0.1% chlorphenesin often equivalent to 1% pe alone).
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Chlorphenesin + phenoxyethanol synergy operates through a classic spectrum-filling combination: phenoxyethanol provides strong gram-positive antimicrobial activity while chlorphenesin provides gram-negative and antifungal coverage. the combination's minimum inhibitory concentration sum is subadditive (provides equivalent preservation at combined concentrations below what either alone would require) — textbook pharmacological synergy enabling lower total preservative load.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu preservative annex v,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Gluconolactone
Common Name(s): D-gluconolactone,delta-gluconolactone
CAS Number: 90-80-2
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the gentlest chemical exfoliation with simultaneous antioxidant, moisture retention, and barrier support.
Why It's Used: Preferred exfoliant for rosacea, eczema, sensitive skin, and post-procedure recovery where standard ahas cause unacceptable irritation.
How It Works: Hydrolyzes slowly on skin surface to gluconic acid providing gentle exfoliation. multiple hydroxyl groups enable water binding (humectant) and metal chelation (antioxidant).
Typically Found In: Sensitive skin exfoliants,rosacea treatments,eczema care,post-procedure recovery
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – polyhydroxy acid (pha)
Secondary Functions: Gentle exfoliation,antioxidant,humectant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 5%–15%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – fermentation or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fermentation-derived from glucose or synthetic. among the safest chemical exfoliants available.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: No photosensitization; no stinging; suitable for very sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes – ideal for sensitive, reactive, rosacea, and eczema-prone skin; no photosensitization
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Exceptional safety profile. no photosensitization. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,soothing actives
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Phas have molecular weights 2–3× larger than ahas, limiting penetration to superficial layers. combined humectant and antioxidant properties make them uniquely well-tolerated while providing meaningful exfoliation.
Last Verified: Cosing database,green & yu (2003) pha review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12