Formula · 8.0

Brand · 8.0

CELIMAX · creamy toner, six ceramides · South Korea

CELIMAX Dual Barrier Creamy Toner

CELIMAX Dual Barrier Creamy Toner
8.0

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.7Actives with strong evidence: 1 of 5
  • Active concentration1.0Actives sit above the 1 % line — by list order a working concentration is 86 % likely
  • Completeness for the purpose0.6For “dryness and a damaged barrier” — 58 %; without petrolatum or mineral oil, which seal moisture; a broad formula across 4 purposes
  • Tolerance1.0No ingredients from irritant or allergen lists
  • adults
  • pregnancyallowed per the leaflet
  • sensitive skin
  • children
  • babies
  • atopic skin
  • colour-treated hair
  • dry skin
  • oily skin
  • tree nut allergya nut oil — best avoided with a severe tree nut allergy
Free from:
  • alcohol (alcohol denat) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “denatured alcohol” group — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • sulfates (SLS/SLES) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), sodium coco-sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium myreth sulfate, TEA-lauryl sulfate” group — a cleansing surfactant from the sulfate family but with an ethoxylated chain: it cleanses more gently than lauryl sulfate. Still not for those looking for a sulfate-free product.
  • formaldehyde releasers · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “formaldehyde releasers” group — preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde; allowed at low levels but a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI)” group — preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • fragrance · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “fragrance and its allergens” group — the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works
  • parabens · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “parabens” group — preservatives; methyl- and ethylparaben are recognised as safe at permitted levels, propyl- and butyl- are limited by the EU to 0.14 %; a frequent buyer question rather than proven harm
  • mineral oils and petrolatum · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “petrolatum and mineral oils” group — purified cosmetic-grade petroleum products: form a protective barrier film; safety is established, a preference question; 0–2 of 5 (depends on the raw-material source), cosmetic white oil per DiNardo (2005) is non-comedogenic
  • soap · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “potassium soap (potassium cocoate), plant soap base (sodium palmate, sodium cocoate), tallow soap base (sodium tallowate)” group — liquid soap: fatty acids boiled with alkali. It cleanses well, but its acidity is around 9-10 against 5 for skin, which is why it often leaves tightness. The product is rinsed off, so the question is tolerance.
  • gelatin in the coating · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “vegetarian coating” group — a plant-based tablet coating instead of gelatin; it keeps moisture out and makes swallowing easier
  • toning dyes · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “violet toning dyes” group — direct dyes that settle on the hair surface and cancel the yellow cast of blonde; they wash out in 1–3 washes and leave a lilac tint if left too long; HC Blue 2 and Disperse Violet 1 are known contact allergens of hair dyes
  • tar · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “wood (birch) tar” group — a traditional remedy for dandruff and itching with a sharp smell; it reduces flaking, but can irritate a sensitive scalp and dries the hair
What for: Dry skin needs three things at once: draw water in (glycerin, hyaluronate), rebuild the barrier (ceramides with cholesterol, panthenol) and seal moisture with a film (petrolatum, oils). One of the three is half the job.
When:
  • leave-on
  • morning
  • daytime
  • evening
any time, can be applied often
When to expect an effect: soothing — days; barrier — 2–4 weeks; smoothness and shine — right away, until the next wash; hydration — immediately; lasting effect — 2–4 weeks; soothing and less tightness — within days; barrier, dryness — 2–4 weeks

Ingredients — 28 components · 5 work

What works: 5 of 28 ingredients: panthenol, macadamia oil, hyaluronic acid and 2 more. Dry skin needs three things at once: draw water in (glycerin, hyaluronate), rebuild the barrier (ceramides with cholesterol, panthenol) and seal moisture with a film (petrolatum, oils). One of the three is half the job.

Strengths: active concentration, tolerance

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: actives with strong evidence: 1 of 5; completeness for the purpose: for “dryness and a damaged barrier” — 58 %

Questions: no debatable ingredients in the formula

  • Ceramides + Hyaluronic acid — reinforce each otherhyaluronate draws moisture in, ceramides keep it
  • Ceramides + skin-identical components — reinforce each otherceramides with cholesterol and fatty acids restore the barrier better than alone
  • Hyaluronic acid + Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) — reinforce each othertwo humectants with different action: moisture plus soothing
  • Water base: coating, fillers · water — the solvent and base; listed first because there is more of it than anything else; in supplements — part of the capsule shell
  • Dipropylene Glycol base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • Glycerin base: coating, fillers · a humectant: coats the tablet, holds moisture in creams and shampoos; does not clog pores
  • Glycereth-26 base: coating, fillers · an ethoxylated glycerin, a humectant; does not clog pores
  • 1,2-Hexanediol base: coating, fillers · a solvent and humectant with antimicrobial action: it helps the product keep without classic preservatives.
  • Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • Panthenol works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: panthenol
  • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: macadamia seed oil
  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride base: coating, fillers · a coconut-oil fraction, a light emollient and carrier of actives; does not clog pores
  • Styrene/VP Copolymer base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Phenyl Trimethicone base: coating, fillers · form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • Ethylhexylglycerin base: coating, fillers · a preservative booster and skin-conditioning ingredient: it barely preserves on its own but helps phenoxyethanol work and lowers the amount needed.
  • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • Allantoin works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: allantoin
  • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Tromethamine base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • Hydrogenated Lecithin base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • Disodium EDTA base: coating, fillers · bind hard-water metals so the formula stays stable and the foam works
  • Sodium Hyaluronate works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: sodium hyaluronate
  • Sorbitan Isostearate base: coating, fillers · a water-in-oil emulsifier; rarely clogs pores in leave-on face products
  • Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12 base: coating, fillers · softens the skin and helps it hold water — the most common role in creams
  • Sorbic Acid base: coating, fillers · stops bacteria and mould growing in the jar
  • Glyceryl Stearate base: coating, fillers · the basic cream emulsifier (neutral NSE form); the self-emulsifying SE form with added potassium stearate is a separate entry, 3 of 5; does not clog pores
  • Phytosphingosine base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • Ceramide NP works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: ceramides NP, AP, EOP
  • 2,3-Butanediol base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • Tocopherol base: coating, fillers · vitamin E at hundredths of a percent: keeps the oils of the formula (a cream or a capsule fill) from going rancid; at that share it protects the product, it is not vitamin E as an active
  • Ceramide NS works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: ceramides NP, AP, EOP
  • Ceramide AS works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: ceramides NP, AP, EOP
  • Ceramide AP works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: ceramides NP, AP, EOP
  • Cholesterol base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • Ceramide EOP works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: ceramides NP, AP, EOP

CELIMAX Dual Barrier Creamy Toner is a product whose active ingredient is panthenol (pro-vitamin b5) + macadamia oil + hyaluronic acid + allantoin. The concentration is not declared, but the active sits above the 1 % line in the list — a working share is likely. The effect is moderately supported: panthenol (pro-vitamin b5), hyaluronic acid, allantoin. There is little evidence of effect: macadamia oil. The effect is supported by studies: ceramides. The formula has 28 ingredients, 5 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Well-matched pairs in the formula: ceramides + hyaluronic acid; ceramides + skin-identical components; hyaluronic acid + panthenol (pro-vitamin b5). Dry skin needs three things at once: draw water in (glycerin, hyaluronate), rebuild the barrier (ceramides with cholesterol, panthenol) and seal moisture with a film (petrolatum, oils). One of the three is half the job. By the list, no alcohol (alcohol denat), sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), fragrance, parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, pregnancy, sensitive skin, children, babies, atopic skin, colour-treated hair, dry skin, oily skin. tree nut allergy — ask a doctor. Use: any time, can be applied often. When to expect an effect: soothing — days; barrier — 2–4 weeks. Label score — 8.0 out of 10 (actives with strong evidence: 1 of 5; actives sit above the 1 % line — by list order a working concentration is 86 % likely; for “dryness and a damaged barrier” — 58 %; without petrolatum or mineral oil, which seal moisture; a broad formula across 4 purposes).

Who it does not suit

When to stop: tightness in dry air — apply under a cream

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