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
Hamel
Glow 12GF Hyal Essence Toner
face toner
Hamel
face toner
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Take the skin testThe Hamel Glow 12GF Hyal Essence Toner is an advanced skincare essential designed to hydrate and revitalize your complexion. This toner delivers deep moisture with 10,000ppm hyaluronic acid, promoting a radiant and vibrant look. Formulated with witch hazel and peptides, it refines skin texture and minimizes pore appearance for a smooth, even finish. Infused with soothing plant-based ingredients and a peptide complex, this essence toner not only clarifies and brightens, but also enhances skin's overall health and vitality.
Glow 12GF Hyal Essence Toner is a lightweight toner from Hamel. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 35 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Betaine, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine and Panthenol.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract and Niacinamide.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Panthenol and Lecithin.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-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 essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
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)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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**
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)ethyl
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
18th 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
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
20th 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
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Toning" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 35 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Calms visible redness and irritation
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
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)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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**
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)ethyl
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Hamamelis virginiana, Hamamelidaceae.
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is the extract of the bran of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruits of the Star Anise, Illicium verum, Illiciaceae
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Grapefruit, Citrus paradisi, Rutaceae
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Sacred Lotus, Nelumbium speciosum, Nymphaeaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Chinese Peony, Paeonia suffruticosa, Ranunculaceae
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
18th 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
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
20th 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
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Glutamine, N-acetyl-
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
sh-Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Epidermal Growth Factor. It contains a maximum of 53 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or sugar. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the standard amino acids
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
It is a single chain recombinant human peptide,produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is a synthesized copy of the human gene which codes for Insulin-Like Growth Factor used as such or adapted to the production host.
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
sh-Polypeptide-1 is a single chain synthetic human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is a synthesized copy of the human gene which codes for Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 288 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
It is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. Coli. The starting gene is a synthesized copy of the human gene which codes for Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A used as such or adapted to the production host.
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
sh-Polypeptide-11 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. Coli. The starting gene is a synthesized copy of the human gene which codes for Acidic Fibroblast Growth Factor 1 used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 155 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Rapeseed Acid Ferment Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of Rapeseed Acid and Glucose by the microorganism Candida bombicola.
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
32nd 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-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salvia Officinalis Oil is the essential oil derived from the herbal plant the Sage, Salvia officinalis L., Lamiaceae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vitis Vinifera Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus cells of the Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of the Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
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WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE, BETAINE, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA EXTRACT, ORYZA SATIVA BRAN EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA, ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS PARADISI FRUIT EXTRACT, NELUMBIUM SPECIOSUM FLOWER EXTRACT, PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA ROOT EXTRACT, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, ARGININE, CARBOMER, ALLANTOIN, PANTHENOL, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, ADENOSINE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, LECITHIN, ACETYL GLUTAMINE, SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1, SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-2, SH-POLYPEPTIDE-1, SH-POLYPEPTIDE-9, SH-POLYPEPTIDE-11, HYDROLYZED CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/GLUCOSE/RAPESEED ACID FERMENT EXTRACT, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CHLORPHENESIN, SALVIA OFFICINALIS OIL, VITIS VINIFERA CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT, NELUMBO NUCIFERA CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT.
NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PANTHENOL, SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1, SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-2, SH-POLYPEPTIDE-1, SH-POLYPEPTIDE-9, SH-POLYPEPTIDE-11.
Take an appropriate amount of product and apply evenly to the skin, avoiding the eye and mouth areas.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
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.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Salvia Officinalis Oil.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 35 ingredients, of which 8 are recorded as actives.
Hamel.
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