MIXSOON Bean Toner

MIXSOON

Bean Toner

face toner

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
46%
Combination (dry)
46%
Balanced
76%
Combination (oily)
94%
Oily
94%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Indulge your skin in the nourishing embrace of MIXSOON Bean Toner, a calming elixir enriched with Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract. This gentle toner goes beyond the ordinary, offering soothing and softening benefits to irritated skin while providing essential protection against free radicals. Infused with the potent combination of Betaine and Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, it delivers a powerful dose of hydration and anti-aging effects, leaving your complexion plump and youthful.

Key Insights

Benefits

3
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

1
AHA

Full Ingredients

18 total
WATER 1,2-HEXANEDIOL GLYCERETH-26 GLYCERIN GLYCINE MAX SEED EXTRACT BETAINE ALLANTOIN C12-14 PARETH-12 ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN DISODIUM EDTA CITRIC ACID AHA SODIUM CITRATE PROPANEDIOL LACTOBACILLUS/PANAX GINSENG ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE LACTOBACILLUS/RICE FERMENT LACTOBACILLUS/SOYBEAN FERMENT EXTRACT SACCHAROMYCES/COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SEED FERMENT FILTRATE SACCHAROMYCES/POTATO EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE

About Bean Toner

Overview

Bean Toner is a watery-light toner from MIXSOON. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 18 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Betaine and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin and Propanediol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits 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 barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

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

Things to know

  • 5 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

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

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

Skin concerns

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

Helps with

  • Hydration 6 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 1 ingredient

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 1 ingredient

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

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

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

Hydration
Glycereth-26

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

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

Hydration
Glycerin

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
Betaine

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

Hydration
Allantoin

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

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

Soothing
Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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

Hydration
Citric Acid AHA

11th 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

Propanediol

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

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

Formula analysis

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

Hydration High

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

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (1)

Supporting ingredients (17)

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

Water 1,2-hexanediol Glycereth-26 Glycerin Glycine MAX Seed Extract Betaine Allantoin C12-14 Pareth-12 Ethylhexylglycerin Disodium Edta Sodium Citrate Propanediol Lactobacillus/panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate Lactobacillus/rice Ferment Lactobacillus/soybean Ferment Extract Saccharomyces/coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate Saccharomyces/potato Extract Ferment Filtrate

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

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

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Toning" step.

  • Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Lactobacillus/panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/rice Ferment, Lactobacillus/soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/potato Extract Ferment Filtrate. 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 18 ingredients on the label.

5
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

5
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

4
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

4
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
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

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 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

3 Glycereth-26 Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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
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 Glycine MAX Seed Extract Occlusive
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

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

Glycine Max Seed Extract is the extract obtained from the seeds of the Soybean, Glycine max (L.), Fabacea

6 Betaine Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

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

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 28S-46S
  • Food Science and Biotechnology, October 2017, pages 1391-1397
  • The Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2015, ePublication
  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2004, pages 539-549
  • Skin Research and Technology, February 2003, pages 50-58
7 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

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

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

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
  • Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
  • European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
  • Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
  • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
  • https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
8 C12-14 Pareth-12 Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated (12 mol EO average molar ratio)

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

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

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

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

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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

11th 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

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

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

Trisodium citrate

13 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

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
14 Lactobacillus/panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Panax Ginseng Root by the microorganisms, Lactobacilus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgarcus and Lactobacillus casei.

15 Lactobacillus/rice Ferment
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.

Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Oryza Sativa (rice) by the microorganism, Lactobacillus

16 Lactobacillus/soybean Ferment Extract Plant extract
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.

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract is an extract of the fermentation of soybean by the microorganism Lactobacillus

17 Saccharomyces/coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Coix Lachryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed by the microorganism, Saccharomyces

18 Saccharomyces/potato Extract Ferment Filtrate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

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

Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of potato extract by the microorganism, Saccharomyces

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Bean Toner?

WATER, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERETH-26, GLYCERIN, GLYCINE MAX SEED EXTRACT, BETAINE, ALLANTOIN, C12-14 PARETH-12, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, PROPANEDIOL, LACTOBACILLUS/PANAX GINSENG ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, LACTOBACILLUS/RICE FERMENT, LACTOBACILLUS/SOYBEAN FERMENT EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES/COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SEED FERMENT FILTRATE, SACCHAROMYCES/POTATO EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE.

What are the active ingredients in Bean Toner?

CITRIC ACID.

How do I use Bean Toner?

Start by cleansing your skin. Gently spread an appropriate amount evenly over the skin with your hands or with a cotton pad. Pat lightly for maximum absorption.

What skin types is Bean Toner good for?

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

Is Bean 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 Bean Toner fungal acne safe?

5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Lactobacillus/panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/rice Ferment, Lactobacillus/soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/potato Extract Ferment Filtrate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Bean Toner 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 Bean Toner fragrance free?

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

Does Bean Toner contain alcohol?

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

Is Bean Toner silicone free?

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

Does Bean Toner contain essential oils?

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

Is Bean Toner paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Bean Toner?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Bean Toner?

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

How many ingredients does Bean Toner have?

It lists 18 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Bean Toner?

MIXSOON.

Brand
MIXSOON

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