Oil-Minimizing Toner
Toner
Updated 4w ago

Oil-Minimizing Toner

First Aid Beauty
24Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
50% Natural46% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Salicylic Acid
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Sodium Hydroxide
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.2 — Effective
4.2
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.2
Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Salicylic Acid at pH 4.2: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.2: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

50% natural46% synthetic
12 natural 1 unknown 11 synthetic

Based on 24 ingredients analyzed. 50% natural, 4% unknown and 46% synthetic.

Preservatives3 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning7:Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra, Sodium PCA, Maltodextrin
humectant4:Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium PCA, Butylene Glycol
fragrance4:Dipropylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Watery liquid — absorbs instantly, may feel slightly sticky if glycerin-rich
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Fresh, weightless — absorbs completely leaving no residue

Watery, refreshing — absorbs in seconds with no residue. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.