Vitamin C Toner
The InstaNatural Vitamin C Toner is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 41 ingredients (23 low-risk) rates it Excellent (93/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.
The InstaNatural Vitamin C Toner is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 41 ingredients (23 low-risk) rates it Excellent (93/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
5/3
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
2/0
Sensitive Skin
6/10
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
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Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
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Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
(Cleansing, Surfactant Emulsifying, Surfactant Foam Boosting) |
|
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|
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Hamamelis Virginiana Water
(Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Dimethyl Sulfone
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
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Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
(Fragrance) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
|
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glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
(Bleaching, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
3
|
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
limnanthes alba seed oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glucosyl Hesperidin
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
(Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
(Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
(Astringent, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Bromelain
(Lytic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Papain
(Hair Conditioning, Lytic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Morinda Citrifolia Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
(Antioxidant, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
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daucus carota sativa seed oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Beta-Glucan
(Bulking Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Benzoic Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Preservative, Bulking Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Phenethyl Alcohol
(Fragrance, Preservative, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
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Trust & honesty
The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.
L-ascorbic acid is usually used at 5–20% (around 10–15% is common). Above ~20% adds little and tends to irritate more; it also needs a low pH to work.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.
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