Formula · 7.7

Brand · 7.7

Isntree · toner, five kinds of hyaluronic acid · South Korea

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus
7.7

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.5Actives with strong evidence: 0 of 6
  • Active concentration1.0After the 1 % line: panthenol (pro-vitamin b5), licorice extract, aloe vera — the concentration is likely token
  • Completeness for the purpose0.7For “hydration” — 70 %; below threshold: dryness and a damaged barrier; a formula with one main purpose
  • Tolerance1.0No ingredients from irritant or allergen lists
  • adults
  • pregnancyallowed per the leaflet
  • sensitive skin
  • atopic skin
  • dry skin
  • oily skin
  • children
  • babies
  • rosacea
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.
  • silicones · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “silicones” group — form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • 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: Hydrating products draw water into the upper skin layer (glycerin, hyaluronate, panthenol, ectoin) — one humectant is enough. Without barrier ingredients (niacinamide, ceramides, oils) the effect does not last.
When:
  • leave-on
  • morning
  • evening
morning and evening on damp skin, cream on top
When to expect an effect: hydration — immediately; lasting effect — 2–4 weeks; soothing — days; barrier — 2–4 weeks; redness — days; hydration — days; wrinkles — 8 weeks, a modest effect; redness, itching — 1–2 weeks; spots — 8–12 weeks, if at all; hydration — right away; calming of irritation — 1–2 weeks
What is normal: nothing special — well tolerated

Ingredients — 26 components · 6 work

What works: 6 of 26 ingredients: hyaluronic acid, panthenol, madecassoside and 3 more. Hydrating products draw water into the upper skin layer (glycerin, hyaluronate, panthenol, ectoin) — one humectant is enough. Without barrier ingredients (niacinamide, ceramides, oils) the effect does not last.

Strengths: active concentration, tolerance

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: actives with strong evidence: 0 of 6; completeness for the purpose: for “hydration” — 70 %

Questions: no debatable ingredients in the formula

  • 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
  • Propanediol base: coating, fillers · a humectant and solvent from corn sugar: it holds water and helps actives dissolve. A gentler replacement for propylene glycol.
  • Pentylene Glycol base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • 1,2-Hexanediol base: coating, fillers · a solvent and humectant with antimicrobial action: it helps the product keep without classic preservatives.
  • Sodium PCA base: coating, fillers · a component of the skin own moisturising factor: it draws water into the upper layer.
  • Sodium Hyaluronate works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: sodium hyaluronate
  • Caprylyl Glycol base: coating, fillers · a humectant that also holds bacteria back, which is why it often replaces part of the preservative.
  • Cellulose Gum base: coating, fillers · a cellulose-based thickener; does not clog pores
  • Trehalose base: coating, fillers · a sugar humectant: it holds water in the skin and protects cell membranes when it dries out.
  • Panthenol works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: panthenol
  • Betaine base: coating, fillers · draws water in and holds it in the upper layer of the skin
  • Butylene Glycol base: coating, fillers · a humectant and solvent: it makes the texture lighter and helps actives spread. Better tolerated than propylene glycol.
  • Betula Alba Juice base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Portulaca Oleracea Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Hyaluronic Acid works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: sodium hyaluronate
  • Biosaccharide Gum-1 base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Glycerin base: coating, fillers · a humectant: coats the tablet, holds moisture in creams and shampoos; does not clog pores
  • Centella Asiatica Extract works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: Centella extract
  • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: licorice root extract
  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract base: coating, fillers · an ingredient from the European cosmetic ingredient inventory; what exactly it does in this product is not described here yet
  • Althaea Rosea Root Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: aloe gel
  • Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract base: coating, fillers · the plant base: emollient oils, waxes and care extracts
  • Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Beta-Glucan works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: beta-glucan (oat, yeast)
  • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: sodium hyaluronate
  • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: sodium hyaluronate
  • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: sodium hyaluronate
  • 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.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus is a product whose active ingredient is hyaluronic acid + panthenol (pro-vitamin b5) + madecassoside (centella) + beta-glucan. 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: hyaluronic acid, panthenol (pro-vitamin b5). There is little evidence of effect: madecassoside (centella), beta-glucan, licorice extract, aloe vera. The formula has 26 ingredients, 6 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Well-matched pairs in the formula: hyaluronic acid + panthenol (pro-vitamin b5). Hydrating products draw water into the upper skin layer (glycerin, hyaluronate, panthenol, ectoin) — one humectant is enough. Without barrier ingredients (niacinamide, ceramides, oils) the effect does not last. By the list, no alcohol (alcohol denat), sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), fragrance, parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, silicones, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, pregnancy, sensitive skin, atopic skin, dry skin, oily skin, children, babies, rosacea. Use: morning and evening on damp skin, cream on top. When to expect an effect: hydration — immediately; lasting effect — 2–4 weeks. Label score — 7.7 out of 10 (actives with strong evidence: 0 of 6; after the 1 % line: panthenol (pro-vitamin b5), licorice extract, aloe vera — the concentration is likely token; for “hydration” — 70 %; below threshold: dryness and a damaged barrier; a formula with one main purpose).

Who it does not suit

When to stop: tightness in dry air — apply under a cream; itching, rash — stop

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