Dr.Melaxin Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner

Dr.Melaxin

Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner

face toner

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
63%
Combination (dry)
63%
Balanced
93%
Combination (oily)
77%
Oily
77%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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The Dr.Melaxin Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner helps hydrate, gently smooth, and refresh skin while supporting a healthier-looking complexion. This lightweight first-step toner helps replenish moisture while improving the look of uneven texture and visible pores.

Key Insights

Benefits

8
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

11
AHA PHA Carrier peptides Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides Retinoids Signal peptides Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (panthenol) Vitamin C

Risks

2
Allergen
Pregnancy Unsafe

Full Ingredients

80 total
AQUA BUTYLENE GLYCOL GLYCERIN PENTYLENE GLYCOL NIACINAMIDE Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) SODIUM CITRATE PROPANEDIOL ERYTHRITOL GLUCONOLACTONE PHA 1,2-HEXANEDIOL GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE HYDROXYACETOPHENONE GLYCERETH-25 PCA ISOSTEARATE CITRIC ACID AHA ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ADENOSINE METHYL DIISOPROPYL PROPIONAMIDE CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS FLOWER EXTRACT CELLULOSE GUM PARFUM TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid DEXTRIN GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE CITRUS LIMON FRUIT EXTRACT CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT HYDROGENATED LECITHIN BRASSICA OLERACEA ACEPHALA LEAF EXTRACT MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT PANTHENOL Vitamin B5 (panthenol) RETINOL Retinoids POLYGLUTAMIC ACID BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS STEROLS CHOLESTEROL PHYTOSTERYL/BEHENYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE ALUMINUM/MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE STEARATE APIUM GRAVEOLENS EXTRACT CERAMIDE NP Ceramides LYSOLECITHIN PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE POLYSORBATE 80 STEARIC ACID PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE MALACHITE EXTRACT POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1 Carrier peptides 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID Vitamin C ASCORBIC ACID Vitamin C CHITOSAN BIOFLAVONOIDS TRIS BUFFERED SALINE DIMETHYLSILANOL HYALURONATE HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA EXTRACT Retinoids OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FLOWER EXTRACT OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM EXTRACT HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER Hyaluronic acid SODIUM HYALURONATE DIMETHYLSILANOL SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8 Neuropeptides DIPEPTIDE DIAMINOBUTYROYL BENZYLAMIDE DIACETATE Neuropeptides HEXAPEPTIDE-9 NONAPEPTIDE-1 PALMITOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-12 PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4 Signal peptides PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7 Signal peptides PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1 Signal peptides PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5 PENTAPEPTIDE-3 Signal peptides TRIPEPTIDE-1 Signal peptides CITRONELLOL

About Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner

Overview

Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner is a lightweight toner from Dr.Melaxin. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 80 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 Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Propanediol, 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, Glycerin, Propanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Glucoside and Adenosine.

Firmness signalling: Moderate. Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support, and here that comes from Adenosine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate.

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

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced 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 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
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 6 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Contains ingredients usually flagged for review during pregnancy

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

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

  • Anti-Aging 29 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Hydration 26 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Soothing 10 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 3 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Dark Spot Fading 2 ingredients

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Pore Minimizer 2 ingredients

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Blackhead Reducing 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.

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

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

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

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

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

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

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging Hydration

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

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)ethyl

Hydration Soothing

12th 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

Anti-Aging Hydration

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

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

15th 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

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

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing

22nd 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

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 Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling Moderate

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.

Supporting ingredients (58)

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

Aqua Butylene Glycol Glycerin Pentylene Glycol Sodium Citrate Propanediol Erythritol 1,2-hexanediol Glyceryl Glucoside Hydroxyacetophenone Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract Cellulose Gum Parfum Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Dextrin Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract Hydrogenated Lecithin Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Polyglutamic Acid Brassica Campestris Sterols Cholesterol Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate Aluminum/magnesium Hydroxide Stearate Apium Graveolens Extract Lysolecithin Phosphatidylcholine Polysorbate 80 Stearic Acid Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Malachite Extract Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Lactobacillus Ferment Chitosan Bioflavonoids Tris Buffered Saline Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Opuntia Ficus-indica Flower Extract Opuntia Ficus-indica Fruit Extract Opuntia Ficus-indica Stem Extract Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol Hexapeptide-9 Nonapeptide-1 Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Citronellol

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

    Parfum, Citronellol

  • Essential oils

    Citronellol

  • Facial oils

    Macadamia Ternifolia 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

  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • Azelaic acid

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

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
Contains Retinol, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Aluminum/magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Lactobacillus Ferment. 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
Allergen, Pregnancy Unsafe

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 80 ingredients on the label.

22
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

14
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

13
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

12
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

8
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

8
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

6
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

4
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

4
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

4
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

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 Aqua 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.

Water

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 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

4th 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
5 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
6 Sodium Citrate Chelator
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Chelator, pH adjuster

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

Trisodium citrate

7 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
8 Erythritol Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

Butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging Hydration
10 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)ethyl

Hydration Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Health Science Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
  • Antioxidants, February 2020, pages 1–20
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, August 2012, pages 29–39
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, May 2012, pages 192–199
12 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

12th 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

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, esters with 5-oxo-L-proline and isooctadecanoic acid (25 mol EO average molar ratio)

14 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

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

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

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.

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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
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.

Butanamide, N,2,3-trimethyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L., Compositae

19 Cellulose Gum Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

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

Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt

20 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

20th 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’. '

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

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

L-Aspartic acid, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis-, trisodium salt

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

22nd 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
23 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

23rd 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

24th 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
25 Dextrin Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Dextrin

Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
  • Help for Oily Skin
  • Salicylic Acid for Skin
  • How BHA Exfoliants Work
  • Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • The Best Toners for Oily Skin
  • The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

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

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae

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.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Plant extract

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

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the kiwi, Actinidia chinensis, Actinidiaceae

Anti-Aging
5 scientific references
  • Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, October 2017, pages 325-334
  • Nutrients, August 2017, ePublication
  • Food Technology and Biotechnology, December 2016, pages 462-467
  • Nutricon Hospitilaria, Supplement 4, July 2016, page 340
  • Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, Volume 11, 2011, pages 1, 811-1, 820
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

31st 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

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

Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Brassica oleracea L., var. acephala, Brassicaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Bushnut, Macadamia ternifolia, Proteaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., Rosaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration
35 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

35th 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
36 Retinol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Retinol; vitamin A

Anti-Aging Anti-Acne Pore Minimizer Pregnancy Unsafe
10 scientific references
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2019, pages 918-923; and March 2015, pages 271-280
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2019, pages 906-913
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, May 2017, pages 275-283
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2017, pages 56-65
  • Dermatology, May 2014, pages 314-325
  • Dermatoendocrinology, July 2012, issue 3, pages 308-319
  • Toxicological Research, March 2010, pages 61-66
  • Archives of Dermatology, May 2007, pages 606-612
  • The Journal of Pathology, January 2007, issue 2, pages 241-251
  • Clinical Interventions in Aging, December 2006, pages 327-348
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Polymer of glutamic acid

Hydration Anti-Aging
5 scientific references
  • Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, March 2021, ePublication
  • Molecules, July 2020, pages 1–33
  • Journal of Materials Science, Materials in Medicine, Volume 31, May 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, November 2017, pages
  • Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, April 2014, pages 153–158
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Brassica Campestris Sterols is a mixture of sterols obtained from the Cabbage, Brassica campestris L., Brassicaceae

39 Cholesterol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

39th 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

N-Dodecanoylglutamic acid, esters with (3-.beta.)-sigmast-5-en-3-ol, docosanol, and 2-octyldodecanol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Aluminum magnesium hydroxide and stearic acid

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Apium Graveolens Extract is an extract obtained from the whole plant of the Celery, Apium graveolens L., Apiceae

Anti-Aging
43 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

43rd 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
44 Lysolecithin Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrolyzed

45 Phosphatidylcholine Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, egg yolk

Hydration
46 Polysorbate 80 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., (Z)-

47 Stearic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, May 2019, pages 1-61
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2008, page 310
  • Therapeutics for the Clinician, May 2005, pages 317-324
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2003, pages 559-568
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 2,2-bis[[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy] methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester

49 Malachite Extract Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Malachite Extract is an extract of Malachite obtained by grinding the stone, subsequent solubilization by hydrochloric acid and neutralization by sodium bicarbonate

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-hexadecanol, phosphate, potassium salt

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Plant extract

51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Soothing Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2021, pages 1-24
  • https://wwwmdpicom/2079-9284/8/4/106/htm
  • World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2011, pages 610-612
  • https://wwwdesertharvestcom/physicians/documents/Antifungal%20and%20Antioxidant%20Activitiespdf
  • International Journal of Biological & Medical Research, 2011, pages 466-471
  • https://citeseerxistpsuedu/viewdoc/download?doi=10113024710&rep=rep1&type=pdf ]
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2007, pages 1-50
  • https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRS274pdf
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.

Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1

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

54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is the organic compound.

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Dark Spot Fading
5 scientific references
  • Free Radical Biology and Medicine, September 2021, pages 151–169
  • Life, May 2021, pages 1–13
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, December 2019, pages 1–9
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, July-August 2018, pages 233–243
  • AAPS PharmSciTech, June 2016, pages 767–777
55 Ascorbic Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant, pH adjuster

55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
12 scientific references
  • Drug Delivery, February 2021, pages 445-453
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2020, pages 3, 262-3, 269
  • Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, May-August 2020, pages 374-382
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2020, pages 671-676
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, July 2017 pages 14-17
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2016, pages 863-867
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, September 2015, pages 463-470
  • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, April-June 2013, pages 143-146
  • AAPS PharmSciTech, July 2011, pages 917-923
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2008, Supplement, pages s2-s6
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 2, March 2005, pages 51-111
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, July-August 2004, pages 200-206
56 Chitosan Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Chitin, deacylated

Soothing
57 Bioflavonoids Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing

57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Flavonoids, lemon oil

58 Tris Buffered Saline pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

TRIS Buffered Saline is a buffer solution containing Tromethamine and Hydrochloric Acid.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate is the ester of dimethylsilanol and hyaluronic acid.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

60th 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Plant extract

61st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract is an extract of the Broccoli plant, Brassica oleracea L. Italica, Brassicaceae

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

62nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the Fig, Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruits of the Fig, Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

64th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of the Fig, Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae

Anti-Aging
5 scientific references
  • Pharmacognosy Magazine, October 2017, pages S424-S429
  • Carbohydrate Polymers, February 2017, pages 128–136
  • Environmental Science and Pollution Research International, November 2015, pages 17, 799-17, 809
  • Molecules, September 2014, pages 14, 879-14, 901
  • Phytomedicine, May 2006, pages 352–358
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

65th 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

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

66th 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

67th 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, compd. with dimethylsilanediol

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

68th 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, Peptide

69th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, Issue 7, Volume 4, page 91
  • La Clinica Terapeutica, November 2020, pages e539-e548
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/AcetylHexapeptide-8pdf
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, March 2015, pages 46-52
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, February 2015, pages 27-35
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September-October 2007, issue 5, pages 343-349
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

70th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Anti-Aging
71 Hexapeptide-9 Peptide
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

71st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexapeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide containing Glutamine, Glycine and Proline residues

72 Nonapeptide-1 Peptide
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

72nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Nonapeptide-1 is a synthetic nonapeptide derived from arginine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, tryptophan and valine

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

73rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)-L-valylglycyl-L-valyl-L-alanyl-L-prolyl-

Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Chemistry, October 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 90S-102S
  • Cosmetics, Volume 4, Issue 16, May 2017, pages 1–17
  • Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, February 2017, pages 73–80
  • Biomolecules and Therapeutics, July 2014, pages 321–327
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2005, pages 155–160
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

74th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lysine, synthetic pentapeptide with serine, and threonine, hexadecanoyl derivatives

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

75th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tetrapeptide-7

Anti-Aging
5 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 37, Supplement 3, November 2018, pages 90S–102S
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2015, pages 152–160
  • Molecular Pharmaceutics, March 2013, pages 1, 063-1, 069
  • Plastic Surgical Nursing, April 2012, pages 71–72
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

76th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Lysine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-histidyl-

Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November 2018, pages 90S-102S
  • Cosmetics, May 2017, pages 1-14
  • Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, August 2016, pages 1, 171-1, 176
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2000, pages 207-218
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

77th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tripeptide-5

Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Molecules, March 2023, pages 1–12
  • Pharmaceuticals, July 2021, pages 1–22
  • Frontiers in Chemistry, October 2020, pages 1–8
  • Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Science, October 2020, pages 77–82
  • Household and Personal Care Today, November/December 2015, pages 6–11
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38–43
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

78th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pentapeptide-3 is a synthetic peptide containing alanine, arginine, isoleucine, glycine and proline

79 Tripeptide-1 Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Active, Peptide

79th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tripeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide containing glycine, histidine, and lysine

Anti-Aging
80 Citronellol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

80th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner?

AQUA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM CITRATE, PROPANEDIOL, ERYTHRITOL, GLUCONOLACTONE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, GLYCERETH-25 PCA ISOSTEARATE, CITRIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ADENOSINE, METHYL DIISOPROPYL PROPIONAMIDE, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS FLOWER EXTRACT, CELLULOSE GUM, PARFUM, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, DEXTRIN, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, CITRUS LIMON FRUIT EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, BRASSICA OLERACEA ACEPHALA LEAF EXTRACT, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, RETINOL, POLYGLUTAMIC ACID, BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS STEROLS, CHOLESTEROL, PHYTOSTERYL/BEHENYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE, ALUMINUM/MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE STEARATE, APIUM GRAVEOLENS EXTRACT, CERAMIDE NP, LYSOLECITHIN, PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE, POLYSORBATE 80, STEARIC ACID, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, MALACHITE EXTRACT, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, CHITOSAN, BIOFLAVONOIDS, TRIS BUFFERED SALINE, DIMETHYLSILANOL HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA EXTRACT, OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FLOWER EXTRACT, OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT, OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM EXTRACT, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM HYALURONATE DIMETHYLSILANOL, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, DIPEPTIDE DIAMINOBUTYROYL BENZYLAMIDE DIACETATE, HEXAPEPTIDE-9, NONAPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-12, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5, PENTAPEPTIDE-3, TRIPEPTIDE-1, CITRONELLOL.

What are the active ingredients in Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner?

NIACINAMIDE, GLUCONOLACTONE, CITRIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PANTHENOL, RETINOL, CERAMIDE NP, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, DIPEPTIDE DIAMINOBUTYROYL BENZYLAMIDE DIACETATE, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, PENTAPEPTIDE-3, TRIPEPTIDE-1.

How do I use Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner?

Cleanse your face thoroughly before use. Dispense an appropriate amount of toner into your hands or onto a cotton pad. Gently apply it evenly over your face. Lightly pat the skin until the toner is fully absorbed. Follow with the rest of your skincare routine.

What skin types is Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief 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 Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner 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 Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner fungal acne safe?

6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Aluminum/magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Lactobacillus Ferment. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner while pregnant?

It contains Retinol, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.

Is Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum, Citronellol.

Does Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner contain alcohol?

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

Is Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner silicone free?

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

Does Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Citronellol.

Is Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner?

It layers well with Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides, Signal peptides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Azelaic acid — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner?

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

How many ingredients does Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner have?

It lists 80 ingredients, of which 22 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner?

Dr.Melaxin.

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Dr.Melaxin

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