PCA SKIN Smoothing Toner

PCA SKINSmoothing TonerIngredients

PCA SKIN Smoothing Toner is a product from Toners and Mist category with 13 ingredients. Notable: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice. The product is made by PCA SKIN.

Smoothing Toner provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening and 15 more.

Organic score: 85% natural vs 8% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Lactic Acid
Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant
3
Citric Acid
Buffering agent, Chelating agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
4
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
Skin conditioning agent
6
Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal) Extract
Skin conditioning agent, Masking
7
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
8
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning agent

All the Positive

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AHA [2]: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid
Antioxidants [1]: Citric Acid
Moisturizing 4: Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract
Soothing 4: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Cleansing 3: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Paullinia Cupana (Guarana) Seed Extract
Healing 3: Lactic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract

Concerns

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract#7
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Lactic Acid#2Citric Acid#3

Detailed view

PCA SKIN Smoothing Toner

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Lactic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant
Moisturizing
Cleansing
Acne fighting
Soothing
Lightening
Healing
Rejuvenation
Hair structure improvement
Hair growth stimulating
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Lactic Acid is the most popular and the least aggressive acid among all the AHAs. Unlike Salicylic and Glycolic acids which can irritate your skin, Lactic Acid will hardly cause any problems. The combination of its soft action and effectiveness makes it a real brilliant. It exfoliates dead cells, makes the skin tone even, clears pores, kills bacteria, moisturizes the skin and helps to keep water, helps the cells to produce Hyaluronic Acid. It also works as a strong antioxidant and anti-aging component.

It's a great acid for getting familiar with the world of AHAs. If you want to start using "fruit acids" but struggling for some reason, try to use Lactic Acid first. If your skin accepts it well, you can try stronger acids.

#3Citric Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Chelating agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Soothing
Lightening
Lifting
Hair growth stimulating
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Citric Acid is one of the AHAs and it is a super useful component! It’s a great antioxidant. It acts as a soft peeling that removes dead cells and kills bacteria. It becomes even more effective if used with other cosmetic acids. Combined formulations are more active, but can irritate sensitive skin if used too often. The component can also whiten the skin and remove dark areas.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#5Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.

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