2.3/ 10
2.3
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. Guinot Microbiotic Toning Lotion has a moisturizing rating of 2.3 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a moderate Humectancy of 4.6 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
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.
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
80 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Alcohol Denat. | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Fragrance | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance |
1 | Coceth-7 | Formula Helper | |
1 | PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Capryloyl Glycine | Botanical, Synthetic | Anti-acne,Anti-seborrheic,Cleansing,Preservative |
1 | Triethanolamine | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Chlorhexidine Digluconate | Synthetic | Anti-acne,Antimicrobial,Preservative |
0.3 | Limonene | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde | Synthetic | Fragrance |
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
Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Antifoaming, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic
A 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.
Under 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.