Womaness Brighten Up 2-in-1 Exfoliating Toner

Womaness Brighten Up 2-in-1 Exfoliating Toner
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Womaness Brighten Up 2-in-1 Exfoliating Toner:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Womaness Brighten Up 2-in-1 Exfoliating Toner:

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

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Womaness Brighten Up 2-in-1 Exfoliating 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, due to the high content of Lactic Acid (est. ≈50.0%) and Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract (est. ≈11.0%).

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.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Womaness Brighten Up 2-in-1 Exfoliating Toner is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract (est. ≈22.0%), Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract (est. ≈11.0%), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract (est. ≈6.0%), and others.

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
50
Lactic Acid
22
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
11
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
6
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
4
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
3
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract
2
Papain
1.5
Bromelain
1
Salicylic Acid
Est. %
Lactic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
Function:
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Function:
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Function:
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Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract
Function:
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Papain
Function:
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Bromelain
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Salicylic Acid
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Ratings

All humectants
61.0
50
11
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 61 10
10.0
50
11
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
50
11
All humectants 61 10
10
All humectants
61.0
50
11
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
22
11
6
3
All antioxidants 42 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
42
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
22
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
11
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
6
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract
3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1.5
1
All soothing 2.5 5 No
All soothing
2.5
1.5
1
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Lactic Acid
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf ExtractDerived from the berries and leaves of the bilberry plant, this powerful antioxidant, astringent, and refreshing extract is rich in anthocyanins, flavonoids, and tannins.
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) ExtractAn antioxidant extract from sugarcane, the famous crop used to make sugar. It acts as a humectant and exfoliating agent – the little sugar crystals mechanically remove dead skin cells from the skin’s surface.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit ExtractAn extract from the fruit of the sweet orange. It contains fragrant sweet orange essential oil, high amounts of antioxidant flavonoids (mainly hesperidin), and carotenoids – which give it the orange color.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Est. %4
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.
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) ExtractAn antioxidant extract from sugar maple bark and sap – the same sweet sap used to make maple syrup. It has a faint vanilla smell and is used in skincare for its exfoliating properties. This is because of the small sugar crystals present in the extract.
Papain
Est. %2
Function
Origin
PapainAn enzyme that is obtained from papaya fruits. It acts as a mild exfoliant with skin-softening benefits.
Bromelain
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
BromelainA mixture of enzymes extracted from the pineapple plant. It acts as a skin-softening agent and mild exfoliant by breaking down proteins.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.