XMD Stem III Clinical Recovery Softener
The IOPE XMD Stem III Clinical Recovery Softener is a toner. Our analysis of its 29 ingredients (23 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.
The IOPE XMD Stem III Clinical Recovery Softener is a toner. Our analysis of its 29 ingredients (23 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). 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
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Water
(Solvent) |
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Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
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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
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Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
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1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
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Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
(Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
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Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
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Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
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Glyceryl Caprylate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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Mannitol
(Binding Agent, Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Binding, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
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Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
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Chlorella Protothecoides
(Abrasive, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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Adenosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Sodium Metaphosphate
(Buffering Agent, Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent) |
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Hydrolyzed DNA
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
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Hyaluronic Acid
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Humectant, Moisturising) |
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Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
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Dextrin
(Absorbent, Binding Agent, Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Theobroma Cacao Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Allium Cepa Skin Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
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Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
(Skin Conditioning) |
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TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
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How to use
General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.
Trust & honesty
The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.
Most research uses 2–5%; some formulas go to 10%. Very high levels can cause flushing in sensitive skin.
Niacinamide
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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