Biodance Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads

Biodance

Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads

face toner pads

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
70%
Combination (dry)
70%
Balanced
83%
Combination (oily)
87%
Oily
87%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
2
Actives
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The Biodance Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads combine the convenience of toner application with the deeply soothing, hydrating power of an essence. Each pad is soaked in a rich, gel-like formula infused with Cera-nol Complex—a blend of ceramides and panthenol—to strengthen the skin barrier, lock in moisture, and calm irritation. The plush, cushiony pads glide smoothly over the skin, instantly replenishing hydration while leaving behind a refreshing, non-sticky finish.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
Ceramides Hyaluronic acid

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

32 total
WATER BUTYLENE GLYCOL 1,2-HEXANEDIOL ALLANTOIN POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE PENTYLENE GLYCOL ARGININE ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN CAPRYLYL GLYCOL DISODIUM EDTA AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER MALTODEXTRIN HYDROLYZED GARDENIA FLORIDA EXTRACT HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid TRIPABA PANTHENOL CERAMIDE NP Ceramides 2,3-BUTANEDIOL HYDROGENATED LECITHIN GLYCERYL STEARATE SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid CHOLESTEROL CERAMIDE AS Ceramides CERAMIDE AP Ceramides CERAMIDE NS Ceramides HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER Hyaluronic acid POTASSIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid CERAMIDE EOP Ceramides

About Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads

Overview

Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads is a lightweight toner pads from Biodance, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 32 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. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Tripaba Panthenol.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Tripaba Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Tripaba Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin and Cholesterol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. 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 fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

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 fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 2 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 22 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 11 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 3 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone 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.

Water

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Butylene Glycol

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
Allantoin

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing
Pentylene Glycol

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
Arginine

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

L-Arginine

Hydration Anti-Aging
Ethylhexylglycerin

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers

Hydration
Maltodextrin

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
Ceramide NP Ceramides

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
2,3-butanediol

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,3-Butylene Glycol

Hydration
Hydrogenated Lecithin

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

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 Moderate

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 (11)

Supporting ingredients (21)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Butylene Glycol 1,2-hexanediol Allantoin Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Pentylene Glycol Arginine Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Ethylhexylglycerin Caprylyl Glycol Disodium Edta Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer Maltodextrin Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract Tripaba Panthenol 2,3-butanediol Hydrogenated Lecithin Glyceryl Stearate Cholesterol Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

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
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. 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: Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 32 ingredients on the label.

11
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

7
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

6
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

3
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

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.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% 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
2 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
3 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

4 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
  • Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
  • European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
  • Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
  • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
  • https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
5 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

6 Pentylene Glycol Solvent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
7 Arginine
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

L-Arginine

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Biobased Surfactants (Second Edition), 2019, pages 413-445
  • Scientific Reports, February 2016, pages 1-10
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-35
  • Journal of Advanced Research, July 2010, pages 169–177
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2005, page 139
  • Wound Repair and Regeneration, November-December 2003, pages 419-423
8 Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Occlusive
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol

Synthetic polymer
9 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
10 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

11 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

12 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers

Hydration
13 Maltodextrin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration
14 Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract is the hydrolysate of Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae, Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

15 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
16 Tripaba Panthenol UV filter
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
UV filter

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzoic acid, 4-amino-, triester with 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutanamide

17 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
18 2,3-butanediol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Solvent

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,3-Butylene Glycol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, November 2019, pages 1, 583–1, 601
  • Biotechnology Advanced, May 2011, pages 351–364
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, January 2001, pages 10–18
19 Hydrogenated Lecithin Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
20 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
21 Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
22 Cholesterol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, August 2015, pages 1-6
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2007, pages 239-242
  • Journal of Structural Biology, June 2007, pages 386-400
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
23 Ceramide AS Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide AS

Anti-Aging Hydration
2 scientific references
  • UL Prospector, Accessed February 2023, Webpage 9 American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, July 2021, pages 853-866
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Nov-Dec 2020, pages 52-25S
24 Ceramide AP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide

Hydration Anti-Aging
10 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Pharmaceutical Research, November 2012, pages 538-551
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
25 Ceramide NS Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • PLoS ONE, October 2018, pages 1-18
  • Scientific Reports, November 2015, pages 1-11
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 4, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1126-1136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
26 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives

27 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium Acetylhyaluronate

Hydration Anti-Aging
28 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
29 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
30 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
31 Potassium Hyaluronate Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt

32 Ceramide EOP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology,  2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271

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What ingredients are in Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads?

WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ALLANTOIN, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, ARGININE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, MALTODEXTRIN, HYDROLYZED GARDENIA FLORIDA EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, TRIPABA PANTHENOL, CERAMIDE NP, 2,3-BUTANEDIOL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CHOLESTEROL, CERAMIDE AS, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE NS, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, CERAMIDE EOP.

What are the active ingredients in Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads?

HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, CERAMIDE NP, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CERAMIDE AS, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE NS, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, CERAMIDE EOP.

How do I use Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads?

After cleansing, take one pad and gently sweep it across your face, avoiding the eye area. For an intensive treatment, place pads on areas of dryness or redness and leave them on for 5–10 minutes. Lightly pat the remaining essence into your skin until fully absorbed. Follow with your serum and moisturizer. Use daily, morning and night, or as needed for extra hydration.

What skin types is Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads 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 Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads?

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 Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads?

Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.

How many ingredients does Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads have?

It lists 32 ingredients, of which 11 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads?

Biodance, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Biodance
Country
Korea
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