Toner
Toner

Toner

Thrive Causemetics
43Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
High Allergens6 fragrance allergens
72% Natural26% 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.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Limonene
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 4.8 — Suboptimal
4.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.8
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 4.8: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Salicylic Acid at pH 4.8: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.8: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid is at pH 4.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
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-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

72% natural26% synthetic
31 natural 1 unknown 11 synthetic

Based on 43 ingredients analyzed. 72% natural, 2% unknown and 26% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance6 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning13:Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Pentylene Glycol, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit/​Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium PCA, Yeast Extract, Niacinamide, Opuntia Vulgaris Leaf Extract... +5 more
antioxidant5:Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil
fragrance5:Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tannic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Limonene

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.