Pure Skin Toner
Toner

Pure Skin Toner

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10Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
Mod. Allergens4 fragrance allergens
50% Natural40% 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.

Geraniol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Hexyl Cinnamal
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Linalool
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 3.0 — Suboptimal
3.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.0
Active ingredients: Azelaic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Azelaic Acid at pH 3: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Glycolic Acid at pH 3: optimal range (3–4)
Salicylic Acid at pH 3: optimal range (3–4)
Azelaic Acid at pH 3 is below the ideal range (4–5.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Azelaic AcidpH 4–5.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Salicylic 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

50% natural40% synthetic
5 natural 1 unknown 4 synthetic

Based on 10 ingredients analyzed. 50% natural, 10% unknown and 40% synthetic.

FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (6)

fragrance4:Azelaic Acid, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
solvent2:Aqua, Alcohol
buffering2:Azelaic Acid, Glycolic Acid

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Watery, refreshing — absorbs in seconds with no residue.