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
Dr. Ceuracle
5α Control Clearing Toner
face toner
Dr. Ceuracle
face toner
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Take the skin testThe Dr.Ceuracle 5 α Control Clearing Toner is a purifying toner that boosts dull skin caused by excessive sebum, restoring clean, clear skin without greasy shine. Formulated with 5α Complex, it controls excessive sebum secretion and balances the skin's oil-water level for fresh, healthy skin in optimal condition. It also contains AC NET, which helps relieve and soothe skin troubles with comfort, and Hyaluronic Acid that supplies ample moisture deep into the skin. This toner has a lightweight, watery texture that is easily absorbed by the skin, leaving it feeling refreshed and balanced.
5α Control Clearing Toner is a lightweight toner from Dr. Ceuracle, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 33 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Betaine, Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Butylene Glycol.
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.
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.
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
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.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
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.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
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
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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)
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
N-(1-oxooctyl)glycine
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycine, N-methyl-
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mono- and diglycerides, almond oil, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4,4'-(2,3-Dimethyltetramethylene)dipyrocatechol
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Toning" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 33 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
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
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract is the extract of the bark, leaves and twigs of the Witch hazel, Hamamelis virginiana L., Hamamelidaceae
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract is an extract of the fermentation of soybean by the microorganism Lactobacillus
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Dioscorea japonica, Dioscoreaceae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Ferment is an extract of the yeast cells of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract is an extract of the germ of the wheat, Triticum vulgare, Gramineae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract is an extract of the Mushroom, Tremella Fuciformis
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract is an extract obtained from the dried bark of the Ceylon Cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Lauraceae
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Phellinus Linteus Extract is an extract of the Mushroom, Phellinus linteus, Hymenochaetaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract is an extract of Cordyceps sinensis
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is an extract of the caps and stalks of the Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, Polyporaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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)
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
N-(1-oxooctyl)glycine
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Product obtained by the fermentation of glucose and methyl rapeseedate by the microorganism Candida bombicola
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycine, N-methyl-
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mono- and diglycerides, almond oil, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4,4'-(2,3-Dimethyltetramethylene)dipyrocatechol
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3beta-Hydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
32nd 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
33rd 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)
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WATER, BETAINE, GLYCERIN, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA BARK/LEAF/TWIG EXTRACT, LACTOBACILLUS/SOYBEAN FERMENT EXTRACT, DIOSCOREA JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE EXTRACT, TRITICUM VULGARE GERM EXTRACT, TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS EXTRACT, CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK EXTRACT, PHELLINUS LINTEUS EXTRACT, CORDYCEPS SINENSIS EXTRACT, GANODERMA LUCIDUM EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM PCA, CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/GLUCOSE/METHYL RAPESEEDATE FERMENT, SARCOSINE, ALLANTOIN, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, CARBOMER, DISODIUM EDTA, NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID, OLEANOLIC ACID, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PARFUM, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN.
SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Apply an appropriate amount onto a cotton pad. Gently swipe over cleansed face. Alternatively, dispense an appropriate amount onto fingertips. Gently pat into the skin until absorbed.
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.
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.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Lactobacillus/soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
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.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 33 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Dr. Ceuracle, a brand based in Korea.
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