5.0/ 10
5.0
/ 10
Rich
In Antioxidants
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Epicuren Discovery Protein Mist Enzyme Toner has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.1 out of 10.
What else is good about it? Epicuren Discovery Protein Mist Enzyme Toner is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient |
4 | Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water | Botanical | Soothing,Astringent |
3 | Collagen Amino Acids | Animal | Moisturizing (humectant) |
2 | Propanediol | Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
1.5 | Hydrolyzed Elastin | Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Emollient |
1.3 | Allantoin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Soothing |
1 | Biotin | Botanical, Synthetic | Sebum regulating |
0.3 | Niacin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Riboflavin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Antioxidant,Colorant |
0.3 | Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant |
0.3 | Beta-Carotene (CI 40800) | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant,Colorant |
Ingredients explained
The 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.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing, Emollient
Origin
Botanical
A gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
A fragrant, astringent essential water obtained by steeping and distilling the twigs and leaves of the witch hazel plant. It leaves the skin feeling tight and refreshed after application and helps with the healing of small cuts on the skin.
A mixture of amino acids obtained by chopping up collagen molecules. It consists mainly of glycine, proline, alanine, and hydroxyproline. They all have humectant properties.
Score
2
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic
An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.