TONYMOLY Wonder Lemon Vita C Brightening Toner

TONYMOLY Wonder Lemon Vita C Brightening Toner
5.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.4 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
6Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using TONYMOLY Wonder Lemon Vita C Brightening Toner:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using TONYMOLY Wonder Lemon Vita C Brightening Toner:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.
  • Significant anti-wrinkle efficacy. With an anti-wrinkle rating of 6.0 out of 10, TONYMOLY Wonder Lemon Vita C Brightening Toner is effective in minimizing wrinkles.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: TONYMOLY Wonder Lemon Vita C Brightening Toner has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 0.4 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Methylpropanediol (est. ≈6.0%), Niacinamide (est. ≈4.0%) and Butylene Glycol (est. ≈3.0%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, TONYMOLY Wonder Lemon Vita C Brightening Toner has a high anti-wrinkle rating of 6.0 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Niacinamide (est. ≈4.0%),
 one of the most effective and well-researched anti-wrinkle ingredients.
 
Among others, TONYMOLY Wonder Lemon Vita C Brightening Toner also contains contains Adenosine and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, two ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that TONYMOLY Wonder Lemon Vita C Brightening Toner is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Niacinamide (est. ≈4.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Water
6
Methylpropanediol
4
Niacinamide
3
Butylene Glycol
2
Isopentyldiol
1.5
1,2-Hexanediol
1.3
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
1
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
0.3
Propanediol
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Allantoin
0.3
Tromethamine
0.3
Adenosine
0.3
Buteth-3
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Sodium Citrate
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
0.3
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
0.3
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
0.3
Tributyl Citrate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
0.3
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
0.3
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice
0.3
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
0.3
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Water
0.3
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
0.3
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Water
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
0.3
Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin
0.3
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
0.3
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
0.3
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil
0.3
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Citral
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Water
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Methylpropanediol
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Butylene Glycol
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Diethoxyethyl Succinate
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Hydroxyacetophenone
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Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
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Carbomer
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Allantoin
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Adenosine
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Buteth-3
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Xanthan Gum
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Sodium Citrate
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Citric Acid
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Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
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Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
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Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
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Tributyl Citrate
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Tocopherol
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Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
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Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice
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Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Water
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Water
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
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Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin
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Cymbopogon Martini Oil
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Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
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Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil
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Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
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Disodium EDTA
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Ratings

All humectants
15.9
6
4
3
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 15.9 10
10.0
6
4
3
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.9 20
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
4
3
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 15.9 10
10
All humectants
15.9
6
4
3
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 0.9 20
0.4
All occlusives
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
6 /10 4 4 6
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
6
Niacinamide
6
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
6 /10
when present at, %
4
in this formula, est. %
4
Adenosine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 6.2 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
6.2
Niacinamide
4
Hydroxyacetophenone
1
Tocopherol
0.3
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
0.3
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
4
0.3
0.3
All soothing 4.6 5 No
All soothing
4.6
4
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
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.
Methylpropanediol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
MethylpropanediolMethylpropanediol is a unique glycol that contains two primary hydroxyl groups. That makes methylpropanediol a powerful humectant and an excellent solvent.
Niacinamide
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

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.
Isopentyldiol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Isopentyldiol

An alcohol that improves moisturization by drawing in water.

1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %1.5
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.
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Diethoxyethyl SuccinateDescription is coming soon
Hydroxyacetophenone
Est. %1
Function
Origin
HydroxyacetophenoneAn antioxidant compound that can be found in many plants, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It can boost the preservative action of other conservants.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateA vegetable glycerin or synthetically produced emulsifier and gentle cleansing agent. It won't leave skin feeling tight or dry when used to cleanse.
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
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.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
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.
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Tromethamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TromethamineAn ingredient based on amino acids that is commonly used as a pH adjuster. It has a high pH, which means that it is basic (alkaline), so adding tromethamine to a skincare product will increase its overall pH level.
Adenosine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Adenosine

A key molecule responsible for energy transportation, signaling, and enzyme activity. Adenosine is a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, however, the key study about its anti-wrinkle efficacy (1) does not meet CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards as it is not double-blind.

Buteth-3
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Buteth-3Description is coming soon
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Sodium Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium CitrateA salt of citric acid that has a salty and tart flavor and is used as a fragrance. It is mildly basic, meaning that its addition to a skincare product can adjust the pH upward.
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.
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Jojoba EstersAn occlusive moisturizing mixture of fatty acids and fatty alcohols obtained from jojoba oil. It is also used as a formula helper.
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol SulfonateDescription is coming soon
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Litsea Cubeba Fruit OilA lemon-scented essential oil distilled from the fruits of an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia.
Tributyl Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tributyl CitrateDescription is coming soon
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hippophae Rhamnoides ExtractAn extract from sea buckthorn fruits. It contains various antioxidant and astringent compounds and significantly improved skin elasticity in a small clinical study.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractDescription is coming soon
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit JuiceDescription is coming soon
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hippophae Rhamnoides WaterDescription is coming soon
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel WaterDescription is coming soon
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit ExtractA fragrant extract from lemon peels that contains various antioxidant flavonoids, organic acids, and limonoids – which are currently under investigation as potential anti-wrinkle and anti-pigment compounds.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit WaterDescription is coming soon
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilAn essential oil derived from the peels of the sweet orange. It is commonly used as a fragrance because of its pleasant, citrusy scent. The main constituent of the essential oil is limonene (up to 96%).
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit OilAn essential oil expressed from the peels of the bergamot orange. The scent of bergamot oil is woodier than those of other citrus essential oils. This essential oil is still not recommended if you are sensitive to citrus fruits.
Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) ResinA soothing, antimicrobial, and wound healing hardened sap from copaiba resin. It contains a fragrant essential oil and various anti-inflammatory terpenes that are aimed at problematic skin.
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cymbopogon Martini OilA fragrant essential oil distilled from an Indian grass species known as palmarosa. It has two rose-scented volatile compounds - geraniol and nerol.
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilA fragrant essential oil with a distinct, rose-like scent derived from rose geranium. It is widely used in aromatherapy and massage therapy to ease tension. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) OilA fragrant essential oil obtained from the clary sage that has a sweet, herbal, soft, and woody aroma, with some hints of lavender.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateThe most researched derivative of vitamin C. It boosts collagen synthesis, thereby improving skin structure and elasticity. SAP is effective in the treatment of inflamed acne lesions and has a weak but positive effect on pigmentation issues.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Citral
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CitralA fragrant compound found in many essential oils (especially lemon myrtle and lemongrass essential oil). It has a sweet, lemon-like scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citral, or at least do a patch test before using.