2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
Aesop
Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner
face toner
Aesop
Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner
face toner
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
61%
Combination (dry)
61%
Balanced
91%
Combination (oily)
79%
Oily
79%
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18
Ingredients
3
Benefits
1
Actives
Remove excess dirt and grime from your complexion with the Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner (200ml). Formulated to be alcohol-free and full of antioxidants, this effective toning elixir not only primes the complexion, but doesn't irritate it either. With an infusion of botanical actives, including pure blue chamomile, witch hazel, green tea and parsley seed extract, it balances the surface of your skin and soothes it in one swipe. Ideal as the last step before your day cream and SPF, this lightweight lotion leaves skin feel refreshed and soft creating the perfect canvas for your make up too !
Key Insights
Benefits
3
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing
Active Ingredients
1
Vitamin B5 (panthenol)
Risks
1
Allergen
Full Ingredients
18 total
HYDROLYZED ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE
WATER
PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES
SODIUM LACTATE
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA WATER
POLYSORBATE 20
LINALOOL
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL
SORBITOL
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
PHENOXYETHANOL
DISODIUM EDTA
PANTHENOL
Vitamin B5 (panthenol)
CITRUS GRANDIS SEED EXTRACT
ORMENIS MULTICAULIS OIL
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER JUICE
CARUM PETROSELINUM SEED OIL
LIMONENE
About Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner
Overview
Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner is a lightweight toner from Aesop. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 18 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Panthenol, Water and Peg-60 Almond Glycerides, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Panthenol, Water, Peg-60 Almond Glycerides and Sodium Lactate.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Several ingredients carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive, this is one to patch test carefully or approach slowly.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
Things to know
- Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
- Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
- 2 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
- Several ingredients carry irritation flags
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Balanced skin
May suit
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Less suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
Sensitive skin
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Hydration 5 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Soothing 2 ingredients
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
-
Anti-Aging 1 ingredient
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Mono- and diglycerides, almond oil, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
Hydration
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sodium lactate
Hydration
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
D-Glucitol
Hydration
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Anti-Aging
Soothing
Panthenol
Vitamin B5 (panthenol)
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
Hydration
Soothing
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
Low
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Active and supporting ingredients
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Active ingredients (1)
- Panthenol · under 1%
Supporting ingredients (17)
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Hydrolyzed Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Water
Peg-60 Almond Glycerides
Sodium Lactate
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Polysorbate 20
Linalool
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Sorbitol
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Phenoxyethanol
Disodium Edta
Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
Chamomilla Recutita (matricaria) Flower Juice
Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil
Limonene
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
-
Fragrance
Linalool, Limonene
-
Essential oils
Linalool, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Limonene
-
Facial oils
Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Toning" step.
- Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- 2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polysorbate 20, Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
- Recorded ingredient risks
- Allergen
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 18 ingredients on the label.
4
Plant extract
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
3
Humectant
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
2
Fragrance / colour
Changes how the product smells or looks
2
Preservative
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
2
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
2
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
1
Active
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
1
Antioxidant
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
1
Soothing
Calms visible redness and irritation
1
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
1
Chelator
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
1
Exfoliant
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
1
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
1
pH adjuster
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
1
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
1
UV filter
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 30–80%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Plant extract
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the hydrolysate of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
3 scientific references
- Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
- Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Mono- and diglycerides, almond oil, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
Hydration
2 scientific references
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, ePublication
- Journal of Applied Cosmetology, January-March 2010, pages 1-11
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Exfoliant, pH adjuster
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sodium lactate
Hydration
6 scientific references
- Nutrition Reviews Advance Article, July 2020, pages 1-16
- Code of Federal Regulations, April 2020, ePublication
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, March 2014, pages 321-326
- Materials Sciences and Applications, January 2012, pages 18-23
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, February 2007, ePublication
- International Journal of Toxicology, January 1998, pages 1-241
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Soothing
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water is an aqueous solution containing natural volatile oils obtained by the distillation of twigs, bark and leaves of of the Witch Hazel, Hamamelis virginiana L., Hamamelidaceae
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Fragrance / colour
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol
Allergen
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009
Allergen
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
D-Glucitol
Hydration
7 scientific references
- International Journal of Pharmaceutics, January 2019, pages 175–183
- Clinical Medicine and Research, January 2017, pages 75–87
- Frontiers in Microbiology, December 2017, ePublication
- 3 Biotech, June 2012, pages 115-125
- The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, August 2011, pages 31-49
- Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, July-September 2004, pages 321-336
- https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/Mannitol, %20Sorbitol, %20Xylitol_0pdf
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- UV filter, Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive, Antioxidant, Plant extract, Preservative
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Anti-Aging
Soothing
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Preservative
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent, Chelator
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Active
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
Hydration
Soothing
7 scientific references
- The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
- The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Plant extract
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Grandis Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Grapefruit, Citrus grandis, Rutaceae
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ormenis Multicaulis Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the herb Moroccan Chamomile, Ormenis multicaulis, Compositae
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Plant extract
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Juice is the extract of the juice of the flowers of Chamomilla recutita; Asteraceae.
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parsley Oil. Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the seeds of the Parsley, Carum petroselinum L., Apiaceae. It contains apiol, terpene and pinene
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent, Fragrance / colour
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
Allergen
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner?
HYDROLYZED ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, WATER, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, SODIUM LACTATE, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA WATER, POLYSORBATE 20, LINALOOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL, SORBITOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, PANTHENOL, CITRUS GRANDIS SEED EXTRACT, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS OIL, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER JUICE, CARUM PETROSELINUM SEED OIL, LIMONENE.
What are the active ingredients in Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner?
PANTHENOL.
How do I use Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner?
Use this after cleansing your skin. Pour a small amount of the Aesop Parsley Seed Antioxidant Facial Toner onto the palm of your hand. Rub your hands together quickly, then press all over your face. Put your moisturiser on while your skin is still slightly damp with this to help lock the moisture in.
What skin types is Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Is Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner good for sensitive skin?
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
Is Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner fungal acne safe?
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polysorbate 20, Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Can I use Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner fragrance free?
No — it contains Linalool, Limonene.
Does Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner contain essential oils?
Yes — it contains Linalool, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Limonene.
Is Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner?
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
How many ingredients does Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner have?
It lists 18 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Toner?
Aesop.
Brand
Aesop