
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face Toner, 7 ingredients
FEATURES
Hydrates skin, Removes excess oil, Refreshing, Contains lemon, tea tree and sandalwood water
BEST FOR
oily
CHECKS
Does not contain strong allergens, artificial fragrance
Who Is It For?
Adults All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Oil Control Acne Reduction Skin HydrationBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
citrus-medica-limonum-lemon-peel-water, melaleuca-alternifolia-tea-tree-leaf-water, santalum-album-sandalwood-water, propanediol-sugarcane-derived, zinc-pca-vegetable-amino-acid-derived, phenethyl-alcohol-cinnamon-bark-derived, glyceryl-caprate-palm-oil-derived
Key Ingredients
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Water, Zinc PCA
Ingredients Details
Zinc Pca
Common Name(s): Zinc salt of pca,zinc pyrrolidone carboxylate
CAS Number: 15454-75-8
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Simultaneously regulates sebum and hydrates via nmf-pca component for oily-dehydrated combination skin.
Why It's Used: Unique dual-function ingredient addressing the paradox of oily-yet-dehydrated skin with sebum control (zinc) + nmf hydration (pca) from one molecule.
How It Works: Zinc ion component inhibits 5-alpha-reductase and p. acnes. pca component provides nmf-type humectant hydration. combined in the zinc-pca salt for simultaneous delivery of both activities.
Typically Found In: Combination skin products,anti-acne moisturizers,oily skin hydration
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ zinc nmf complex
Secondary Functions: Sebum control,nmf hydration,anti-acne
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ mineral/inorganic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Mineral/inorganic compound. cosmetic or pharmaceutical grade.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating at recommended concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes at recommended concentrations
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile at cosmetic concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,salicylic acid,other actives
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The combination of sebum regulation and nmf hydration in zinc pca addresses the clinically common oily-dehydrated skin phenotype, where excess sebum is accompanied by inadequate water binding in the stratum corneum โ a condition poorly served by either humectants (worsen oiliness) or astringents alone.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,basf zinc pca technical data
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12