florence by mills Episode 1: Brighten Up Brightening Toner

florence by mills Episode 1: Brighten Up Brightening Toner
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using florence by mills Episode 1: Brighten Up Brightening Toner:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using florence by mills Episode 1: Brighten Up Brightening Toner:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: florence by mills Episode 1: Brighten Up Brightening Toner has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely humectant. It has zero occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Pentylene Glycol (est. ≈6.0%), Propanediol (est. ≈3.0%) and Glycerin (est. ≈2.0%).

Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, florence by mills Episode 1: Brighten Up Brightening Toner has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Beta-Glucan, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Beta-Glucan provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
Water
6
Pentylene Glycol
4
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Water
3
Propanediol
2
Glycerin
1.5
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
1.3
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Water
1
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Carnosine
0.3
Undecylenoyl Glycine
0.3
Betaine
0.3
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Hexylene Glycol
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
0.3
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract
0.3
Rubus Villosus (Blackberry) Leaf Extract
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Beta-Glucan
0.3
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
0.3
Maltodextrin
0.3
Phosphatidylglycerol
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Pentylene Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Water
Function:
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Propanediol
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Glycerin
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Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Function:
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Water
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
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Phenoxyethanol
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Carnosine
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Undecylenoyl Glycine
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Betaine
Function:
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Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Hexylene Glycol
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Sodium Benzoate
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Citric Acid
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Potassium Sorbate
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Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
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Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract
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Rubus Villosus (Blackberry) Leaf Extract
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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Beta-Glucan
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Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
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Maltodextrin
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Phosphatidylglycerol
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Ratings

All humectants
12.5
6
3
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 12.5 10
10.0
6
3
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
3
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 12.5 10
10
All humectants
12.5
6
3
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
None
All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Beta-Glucan
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.2 3 No
All antioxidants
1.2
Carnosine
0.3
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
0.3
Beta-Glucan
0.3
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

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.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Water
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit WaterDescription is coming soon
Propanediol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn 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.
Glycerin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Anthemis Nobilis Flower WaterA fragrant water infused with the essential oil of Roman chamomile flowers that has a crisp, sweet, and herbaceous scent.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Water
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit WaterDescription is coming soon
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower WaterA fragrant water infused with lavender essential oil. It has astringent and wound healing properties, as well as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial effects.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Carnosine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarnosineA skin-identical dipeptide that acts as a powerful antioxidant. It protects our skin from harmful glycation and can enhance the activity of other active ingredients in the skincare product.
Undecylenoyl Glycine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Undecylenoyl GlycineDescription is coming soon
Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-DicarboxylateDescription is coming soon
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Hexylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexylene GlycolA multifunctional ingredient that is best known for its use as a solvent. It can dissolve both water-based ingredients and oils. For this reason, it can also function as an emulsifier, allowing oil and water ingredients to mix and remain stable.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
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.
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractAn antioxidant extract obtained from the fruits of the acai palm. It has a high content of anthocyanins, responsible for the dark purple color, as well as other antioxidant phenolic compounds.
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit ExtractDescription is coming soon
Rubus Villosus (Blackberry) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rubus Villosus (Blackberry) Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractDescription is coming soon
Beta-Glucan
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Beta-GlucanA special polysaccharide obtained from cereals, mushrooms, yeast, bacteria, and some species of seaweed. It is a promising anti-wrinkle, wound healing, antioxidant, and moisturizing ingredient.
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida ExtractDescription is coming soon
Maltodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MaltodextrinA formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Phosphatidylglycerol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhosphatidylglycerolDescription is coming soon