Gentle Brightening Toner
Toner
Updated 4w ago

Gentle Brightening Toner

The Auragins
26Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
73% Natural27% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.5 — Effective
4.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.5
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 4.5: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Gluconolactone at pH 4.5: optimal range (3.5–4.5)
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.5: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

73% natural27% synthetic
19 natural 7 synthetic

Based on 26 ingredients analyzed. 73% natural and 27% synthetic.

FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning9:Niacinamide, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Betaine, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Lupeol... +1 more
humectant8:Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Betaine, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose
solvent4:Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Benzyl Glycol, 2-Hexanediol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Watery liquid — absorbs instantly, may feel slightly sticky if glycerin-rich
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
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.