
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Cleansing lotion toner with mild beta hydroxy acid
FEATURES
Soothing, rejuvenating, gentle cleansing, non-drying
BEST FOR
Dry, Combinational, Sensitive
CHECKS
Free of sulfate
Who Is It For?
People With Dry Delicate Skin Prone To Redness And CongestionWhat Does It Help With?
Redness Congestion Dullness Discoloration Skin SensitivityBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Mario Badescu Says
Product Description:
Soothing and rejuvenating toner formulated for dry, delicate skin prone to redness and congestion. Features Isodecyl Salicylate, a mild beta hydroxy acid. Sweeps away impurities to help further cleanse and refresh skin. Helps rejuvenate without being harsh or drying
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua (Water, Eau), Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Pollen Extract, Isodecyl Salicylate, Sodium Chloride, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Parfum (Fragrance), PPG-26-Buteth-26, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Ci 42090 (Blue 1), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Citronellol
Key Ingredients
Isodecyl Salicylate, Aloe Vera, Bee Pollen
Ingredients Details
Aloe Vera
Common Name(s): Aloe vera juice,aloe vera gel,aloe barbadensis
CAS Number: 85507-69-3
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides acemannan-based wound healing and comprehensive moisturising skin conditioning from the quintessential healing plant.
Why It's Used: The most universally recognised natural healing plant โ aloe vera's acemannan polysaccharides, vitamins, and enzymes provide a comprehensive wound healing and soothing profile with thousands of years of documented use.
How It Works: Acemannan (poly-mannose) activates dectin-1 for wound healing immune stimulation. gibberellin promotes fibroblast growth. salicylic acid derivative provides anti-inflammatory. vitamins c and e provide antioxidant. glucomannan provides humectant.
Typically Found In: After-sun products,wound healing,moisturisers,virtually all skin care categories
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ aloe vera gel
Secondary Functions: Redness reduction,anti-inflammatory,calming
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ99%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from aloe barbadensis leaf
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ 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
Aloe vera's clinical evidence for sunburn relief is among the best for any botanical wound healing ingredient. multiple rcts demonstrate that aloe vera gel reduces healing time of first and second degree burns and sunburns, attributed primarily to acemannan's immunomodulatory wound healing activity and the anti-inflammatory salicylate derivatives providing prostaglandin inhibition.
Last Verified: Cosing database,surjushe et al. aloe vera skin review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Bee Pollen
Common Name(s): Bee pollen,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 as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ 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%โ10%
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 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ 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: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Bee pollen has an established safety profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,bee pollen technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Isodecyl Salicylate
Common Name(s): Isodecyl salicylate,inci ingredient,cosmetic active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides documented cosmetic activity from isodecyl salicylate.
Why It's Used: Isodecyl salicylate delivers formulation value through its specific biological activity and established safety and efficacy.
How It Works: Source: isodecyl salicylate. mechanism: documented in cosmetic literature. safety: cosing-reviewed. standard cosmetic use concentrations.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Isodecyl salicylate provides cosmetic activity through its characteristic mechanism. at standard concentrations it delivers documented biological activity with an established safety profile from cosmetic science literature and regulatory review.
Last Verified: Cosing database,isodecyl salicylate technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12