Colbert MD Tone Control Facial Discs

Colbert MD Tone Control Facial Discs

Review

Results you may expect from using Colbert MD Tone Control Facial Discs:

Colbert MD Tone Control Facial Discs is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
Water
6
PEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Butylene Glycol
2
Glucosamine
1.5
PEG-23 Glyceryl Distearate
1.3
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
1
Glycerin
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Glycereth-12
0.3
Glyceryl Cocoate
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Betaine
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Thioctic Acid
0.3
Linalool
0.3
Ubiquinone
0.3
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
0.3
Genistein
0.3
Ascorbyl Palmitate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
PEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
PEG-12 Glyceryl DimyristateDescription is coming soon
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Glucosamine
Est. %2
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GlucosamineDescription is coming soon
PEG-23 Glyceryl Distearate
Est. %1.5
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PEG-23 Glyceryl DistearateDescription is coming soon
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Est. %1.3
Function
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Phenylethyl ResorcinolA derivative of resorcinol whose anti-pigment activity is well-researched and backed by science. It is very light-sensitive and must be protected by packaging or careful formulation.
Glycerin
Est. %1
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Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
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PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Glycereth-12
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glycereth-12Description is coming soon
Glyceryl Cocoate
Est. %0.3
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Glyceryl CocoateDescription is coming soon
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
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FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
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BetaineAn ingredient derived from the sucrose in sugar beets. It has a negative chemical charge and a positive chemical charge on the same molecule. This allows betaine to be hygroscopic or humectant and thus provide moisturization by drawing water to the skin.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Thioctic Acid
Est. %0.3
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Thioctic AcidDescription is coming soon
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
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LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Ubiquinone
Est. %0.3
Function
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UbiquinoneAlso known as Coenzyme Q10, this bright orange antioxidant supports the skin's energy metabolism. It also offers some anti-pigment action. Dietary supplementation of Ubiquinone improves the appearance of wrinkles.
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glycyrrhetinic AcidA compound derived from licorice root. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient with some anti-pigment properties.
Genistein
Est. %0.3
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GenisteinDescription is coming soon
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
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Ascorbyl PalmitateA form of vitamin C derived from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. It is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. Unfortunately, Ascorbyl Palmitate lacks the studies to prove its anti-wrinkle efficacy.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Est. %0.3
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Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp ExtractA fungi extract. The mushroom contains various proteins, fiber, and humectant and antioxidant polysaccharides - which help to restore the water and collagen content in the skin.