Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner Review

Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner
0.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
1.5 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Ingredients

Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Fragrance
Review

Does Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner has to offer:
 
✅ A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 0.8 out of 10.
✅ Antioxidant protection

  

Key Benefits of Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner:
 

🔵 Slight Moisturizing When Used Alone

According to CreamScan analysis, Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner is slightly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 0.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product is purely humectant, but with a low Humectancy of 1.5 out of 10. It has zero Occlusivity as we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list.

This type of product provides relatively light moisturizing on its own but can contribute to overall moisturizing efficacy when used as part of a skincare routine, alongside another moisturizer.

📌 Certain studies suggest that humectants alone may not effectively moisturize the skin. If you use this product as your only moisturizer, we recommend following it with one that contains at least some occlusive ingredients.

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

🍀 Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

We estimate that Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Rosa Damascena Flower Oil (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.

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Pros & Cons of Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

Provides relatively light moisturizing on its own but can contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine
✅ Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage
 

⭕ Cons: 

✅ We couldn't find any
   

Summary: Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner
, as a moisturizer, provides relatively light hydration on its own but can enhance the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine.
 
With its high antioxidant content, Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner helps protect against free radical damage and offers multiple benefits for all skin types, including preventing premature aging, defending against environmental damage, and calming inflammation.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Function:
Origin:
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Function:
Origin:
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water
Function:
Origin:
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Function:
Origin:
Glycerin
Function:
Origin:
Phenoxyethanol
Function:
Origin:
Citronellol
Function:
Origin:
Geraniol
Function:
Origin:
Hexyl Cinnamal
Function:
Origin:
Linalool
Function:
Origin:
Fragrance
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
1.5
1.5
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
0.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 1.5 10
1.5
1.5
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
0.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
1.5
All humectants 1.5 10
1.5
All humectants
1.5
1.5
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
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
4
All antioxidants 4 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
4
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
4
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
3
All soothing 3 5 No
All soothing
3
3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
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.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena Flower WaterA fragrant water that is leftover after the steam distillation of Damask rose petals. During this process, the essential oil floats to the surface of the water and is collected. The leftover water has a fresh, rosy scent.
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena Flower OilAlso known as Damask rose oil, it is one of the most precious and expensive essential oils in the world obtained from the petals of the Damask rose. It is used in skincare as a luxurious fragrance.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Glycerin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Phenoxyethanol
Est. %1
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.
Citronellol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Citronellol

A fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Geraniol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Geraniol

A fragrant, volatile, plant-based, liquid chemical that can be naturally found in many essential oils (specifically rose, palmarosa, citronella). It has a rose-like scent. It is a potential irritant and may cause an allergic reaction in some people.

Hexyl Cinnamal
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexyl Cinnamal

A synthetic scent ingredient that produces a jasmine-like fragrance. According to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), hexyl cinnamal is a skin sensitizer and allergen and so its use in skincare should be limited.

Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.