BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner

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Water
INCI name
Water
As printed on the label
Water
Korean name
물, 미네랄워터, 빙하수, 정제수, 탄산수
Recorded CosIng functions
antiplaque — is listed in CosIng as an antiplaque agent (oral care)
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Water — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guidelines/Inspection Checklist for Cosmetics — U.S. FDA
Dipropylene Glycol
INCI name
Dipropylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Dipropylene Glycol
Korean name
다이프로필렌글라이콜, 디프로필렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
perfuming — adds scent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
1,2-Hexanediol
INCI name
1,2-Hexanediol
As printed on the label
1,2-Hexanediol
Korean name
1,2-헥산다이올
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of 1,2-Glycols as Used in Cosmetics — Cosmetic Ingredient Review
Salicylic AcidBHA exfoliant
INCI name
Salicylic Acid
As printed on the label
Salicylic Acid
Korean name
살리실릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
anti-seborrheic — is listed in CosIng as an anti-seborrheic agent; the classification alone does not establish treatment effectiveness
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
keratolytic — loosens and helps shed the outer layer of dead skin cells
preservative — helps inhibit microorganism growth in the formula
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
INCI name
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
As printed on the label
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Korean name
느릅나무뿌리추출물, 당느릅나무뿌리추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
INCI name
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
As printed on the label
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
Korean name
대왕소나무잎추출물, 대왕송잎추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
tonic — refreshes or invigorates the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
INCI name
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
As printed on the label
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
Korean name
갈근추출물, 칡뿌리추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Centella Asiatica ExtractCica
INCI name
Centella Asiatica Extract
As printed on the label
Centella Asiatica Extract
Korean name
병풀추출물, 센텔라아시아티카추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
smoothing — helps skin or hair feel smoother
soothing — helps calm skin discomfort or irritation
tonic — refreshes or invigorates the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Sodium Citrate
INCI name
Sodium Citrate
As printed on the label
Sodium Citrate
Korean name
소듐시트레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Sodium Citrate — COSMILE Europe
Citric Acid
INCI name
Citric Acid
As printed on the label
Citric Acid
Korean name
시트릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts, and Alkyl Citrate Esters as Used in Cosmetics (CIR Expert Panel, Int J Toxicol 2014)
Disodium EDTA
INCI name
Disodium EDTA
As printed on the label
Disodium EDTA
Korean name
다이소듐이디티에이, 디소듐이디티에이
Recorded CosIng functions
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
COSMILE Europe: Disodium EDTA—chelating and viscosity-control functions and safety context
PanthenolPro-vitamin B5
INCI name
Panthenol
As printed on the label
Panthenol
Korean name
판테놀
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Butylene Glycol
INCI name
Butylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Butylene Glycol
Korean name
부틸렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Zinc Sulfate
INCI name
Zinc Sulfate
As printed on the label
Zinc Sulfate
Korean name
징크설페이트
Recorded CosIng functions
antimicrobial — helps control microorganism growth in the product
antiplaque — is listed in CosIng as an antiplaque agent (oral care)
astringent — temporarily tightens and firms the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cholesterol
INCI name
Cholesterol
As printed on the label
Cholesterol
Korean name
콜레스테롤
Recorded CosIng functions
light stabilizer — helps protect the formula from deterioration caused by light; this role does not establish sunscreen protection
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cetearyl Alcohol
INCI name
Cetearyl Alcohol
As printed on the label
Cetearyl Alcohol
Korean name
세테아릴알코올
Recorded CosIng functions
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
opacifying — makes a clear formula look opaque or cloudy
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Ceramide Ng
INCI name
Ceramide Ng
As printed on the label
Ceramide NG
Korean name
세라마이드엔지
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Ceramide NG — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics
DimethiconeA silicone
INCI name
Dimethicone
As printed on the label
Dimethicone
Korean name
다이메티콘, 디메치콘, 이메티콘, 치콘, 티콘
Recorded CosIng functions
antifoaming — limits foam during manufacture or use of the formula
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
1/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Ceramide Ap
INCI name
Ceramide Ap
As printed on the label
Ceramide AP
Korean name
세라마이드6, 세라마이드에이피
Recorded CosIng functions
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Penetration of skin-identical ceramides into the stratum corneum from a multivesicular emulsion moisturizer
Ceramide Ns
INCI name
Ceramide Ns
As printed on the label
Ceramide NS
Korean name
세라마이드2, 세라마이드엔에스
Recorded CosIng functions
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Glycine
INCI name
Glycine
As printed on the label
Glycine
Korean name
글라이신
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Glutamic Acid
INCI name
Glutamic Acid
As printed on the label
Glutamic Acid
Korean name
글루타믹애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics
Glutamine
INCI name
Glutamine
As printed on the label
Glutamine
Korean name
글루타민
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Methionine
INCI name
Methionine
As printed on the label
Methionine
Korean name
메치오닌, 메티오닌
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety assessment of alpha-amino acids as used in cosmetics
Valine
INCI name
Valine
As printed on the label
Valine
Korean name
발린
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Serine
INCI name
Serine
As printed on the label
Serine
Korean name
세린
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cysteine
INCI name
Cysteine
As printed on the label
Cysteine
Korean name
시스테인
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
hair waving or straightening — chemically reshapes hair's curl pattern
reducing — changes another ingredient through a chemical reduction reaction
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Asparagine
INCI name
Asparagine
As printed on the label
Asparagine
Korean name
아스파라진
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Aspartic Acid
INCI name
Aspartic Acid
As printed on the label
Aspartic Acid
Korean name
아스파틱애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Isoleucine
INCI name
Isoleucine
As printed on the label
Isoleucine
Korean name
아이소류신, 이소류신
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Alpha-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics
Ornithine
INCI name
Ornithine
As printed on the label
Ornithine
Korean name
오르니틴
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 35745)
Taurine
INCI name
Taurine
As printed on the label
Taurine
Korean name
타우린
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 38477) · official catalog snapshot
Tyrosine
INCI name
Tyrosine
As printed on the label
Tyrosine
Korean name
타이로신
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Tyrosine - COSMILE Europe
Phenylalanine
INCI name
Phenylalanine
As printed on the label
Phenylalanine
Korean name
페닐알라닌
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Alpha-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics
Proline
INCI name
Proline
As printed on the label
Proline
Korean name
프롤린
Recorded CosIng functions
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Histidine
INCI name
Histidine
As printed on the label
Histidine
Korean name
히스티딘
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Histidine — COSMILE Europe
Phytosphingosine
INCI name
Phytosphingosine
As printed on the label
Phytosphingosine
Korean name
파이토스핑고신, 피토스핑고신
Recorded CosIng functions
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity and efficacy of phytosphingosine: an in vitro and in vivo study addressing acne vulgaris
Ethylhexylglycerin
INCI name
Ethylhexylglycerin
As printed on the label
Ethylhexylglycerin
Korean name
에칠헥실글리세린, 에틸헥실글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Alkyl Glyceryl Ethers as Used in Cosmetics

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BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner

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