Dr.Melaxin Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads

Dr.Melaxin

Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads

face toner pads

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
58%
Combination (dry)
58%
Balanced
88%
Combination (oily)
82%
Oily
82%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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The Dr.Melaxin Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads help hydrate skin while visibly refining the look of pores for a smoother, fresher-looking complexion. These jelly toner pads are soaked in a lightweight essence that feels refreshing and comfortable on the skin. Infused with cactus-derived Cactox Elixir™, niacinamide, panthenol, multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, peptides, and botanical extracts, they help replenish moisture, soften skin, and leave your complexion looking smoother and more balanced.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

8
AHA Carrier peptides Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides Retinoids Signal peptides Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Full Ingredients

59 total
WATER PROPANEDIOL BUTYLENE GLYCOL GLYCERIN GLYCERETH-26 NIACINAMIDE Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) 1,2-HEXANEDIOL GLYCERETH-25 PCA ISOSTEARATE HYDROXYACETOPHENONE TREHALOSE ERYTHRITOL XYLITOL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS FLOWER EXTRACT PANTHENOL Vitamin B5 (panthenol) XANTHAN GUM GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT DEXTRIN ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ADENOSINE PARFUM CITRIC ACID AHA DISODIUM EDTA SODIUM CITRATE PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid TANNIC ACID SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER Hyaluronic acid CITRUS LIMON FRUIT EXTRACT OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FLOWER EXTRACT OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM EXTRACT SODIUM DNA ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT BRASSICA OLERACEA ACEPHALA LEAF EXTRACT PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT BIOFLAVONOIDS DIMETHYLSILANOL HYALURONATE HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE APIUM GRAVEOLENS EXTRACT BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA EXTRACT Retinoids HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE SODIUM HYALURONATE DIMETHYLSILANOL SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8 Neuropeptides COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1 Carrier peptides 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

About Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads

Overview

Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads is a lightweight toner pads from Dr.Melaxin. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 59 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 Propanediol, Butylene Glycol and Glycerin, 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 Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Trehalose.

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

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

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. 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 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.

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 essential oils
  • 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
  • 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

  • Anti-Aging 23 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Hydration 20 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Soothing 10 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

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

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

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

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

3rd 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

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

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

6th 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

9th 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

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

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration

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

Xylitol

Hydration Soothing
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

14th 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

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

Dextrin

Oil Control

18th 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

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 Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

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 (42)

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

Water Propanediol Butylene Glycol Glycerin Glycereth-26 1,2-hexanediol Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate Hydroxyacetophenone Trehalose Erythritol Xylitol Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract Xanthan Gum Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Dextrin Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Parfum Disodium Edta Sodium Citrate Punica Granatum Extract Lactobacillus Ferment Tannic Acid Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Opuntia Ficus-indica Flower Extract Opuntia Ficus-indica Fruit Extract Opuntia Ficus-indica Stem Extract Sodium DNA Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Bioflavonoids Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Apium Graveolens Extract Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol Hexapeptide-9 Nonapeptide-1 Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

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

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum

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

Use with caution

  • Benzoyl peroxide

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

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: Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, 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.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 59 ingredients on the label.

17
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

16
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

7
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

3
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

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

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

3rd 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
4 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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
5 Glycereth-26 Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

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

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine, February 2020, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2019, pages 1-11
6 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

6th 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

7th 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
Surfactant

8th 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)

9 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

9th 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
10 Trehalose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, pages 1-10
  • Cell Death & Disease, July 2019, pages 1-16
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, February 2018, pages 2, 965-2, 976
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2017, pages 1-6
  • Biomedical Reports, September 2014, pages 755-759
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2011, pages 2, 020-2, 053
11 Erythritol Humectant
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.

Butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol

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

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

Xylitol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • Microorganisms, January 2021, pages 1–14
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, May 2019, pages 323-331
  • Advances in Nutrition, January 2019, Supplement, pages S31-S48
  • Experimental Dermatology, March 2018, pages 280-284
  • International journal of Applied Pharmaceutical and Biological Research, 2017, pages 67-73
  • Acta-dermato venereological, February 2017, pages 182-187
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/Mannitol, %20Sorbitol, %20Xylitol_0pdf
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

13th 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

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

14th 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
15 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Xanthan gum

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

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

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

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

17th 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

18th 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

19th 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
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’. '

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

21st 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

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

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

23 Sodium Citrate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator, pH adjuster

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

Trisodium citrate

24 Punica Granatum Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Punica Granatum Extract is an extract of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae

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

25th 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
Humectant, Active

26th 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
27 Hyaluronic Acid 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.

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

28th 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
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.

Tannins. Gallic acid derivatives found in nutgalls, bark and other plant parts, especially oak bark

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

31st 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
Roles
Plant extract

32nd 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

33rd 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

34th 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

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Deoxyribonucleic acid, sodium salts

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

36th 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
Roles
Emollient, Plant extract

37th 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
Humectant, Plant extract

38th 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
Plant extract

39th 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
40 Bioflavonoids Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing

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

Flavonoids, lemon oil

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

41st 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

42nd 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
Plant extract

43rd 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Plant extract

44th 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
Occlusive

45th 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

46th 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

47th 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

48th 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

49th 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, Peptide

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

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

51st 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

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

52nd 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

53rd 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

54th 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

55th 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

56th 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

57th 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

58th 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

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

59th 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

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads?

WATER, PROPANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERETH-26, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERETH-25 PCA ISOSTEARATE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, TREHALOSE, ERYTHRITOL, XYLITOL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS FLOWER EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, XANTHAN GUM, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, DEXTRIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ADENOSINE, PARFUM, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM CITRATE, PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TANNIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, CITRUS LIMON FRUIT EXTRACT, OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FLOWER EXTRACT, OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT, OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM EXTRACT, SODIUM DNA, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT, BRASSICA OLERACEA ACEPHALA LEAF EXTRACT, PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT, BIOFLAVONOIDS, DIMETHYLSILANOL HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, APIUM GRAVEOLENS EXTRACT, BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA EXTRACT, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE DIMETHYLSILANOL, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, 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.

What are the active ingredients in Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads?

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

How do I use Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads?

Place the toner pad on clean skin and leave it on for 5–10 minutes like a mini sheet mask. Remove the pad and gently wipe it across your face. Lightly pat the remaining essence into your skin until fully absorbed. Close the container tightly after each use to help keep the pads fresh.

What skin types is Cactox Pore Relief Jelly 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 Cactox Pore Relief Jelly 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 Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Lactobacillus Ferment. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Cactox Pore Relief Jelly 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 Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum.

Does Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads contain alcohol?

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

Is Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads silicone free?

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

Does Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads contain essential oils?

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

Is Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads?

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

When should I apply Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads?

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

How many ingredients does Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads have?

It lists 59 ingredients, of which 17 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Toner Pads?

Dr.Melaxin.

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