Dr. Wu Hydracomplex Intensive Hydrating Essence Toner
Dr. Wu
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
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We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
Anti Aging from (1) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (3) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
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Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
Dry skin
Oily Skin
Sensitive skin
Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 48 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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1
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Water (Solvent) |
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1
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A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
Good for dry skin
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1
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A
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Methyl Gluceth 20 (Humectant, Moisturising) |
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2
4
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A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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3
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A
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Chlorphenesin (Preservative, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide) |
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1
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A
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Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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3
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Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters (Surfactant) |
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1
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Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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2
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B
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Sodium Polyacrylate (Skin Conditioning, Absorbent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Viscosity Controlling, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient) |
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1
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A
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Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate (Humectant) |
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1
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A
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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Flavoring Agent) |
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1
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Saccharide Isomerate (Humectant) |
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1
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Glycosyl Trehalose (Humectant, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Protecting, Binding Agent, Film Forming) |
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2
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A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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B
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Sodium Pca (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
Good for dry skin
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1
3
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B
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Sodium Lactate (Humectant, pH adjusting agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic) |
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1
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A
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Pentylene Glycol (Solvent, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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A
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Arginine (Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
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1
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A
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Aspartic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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1
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Alpinia Galanga (Thai Galangal) Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Alpinia Galanga Leaf Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Promotes Wound Healing
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1
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A
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Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for dry skin
Promotes Wound Healing
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2
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B
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Pca (Humectant, Moisturising) |
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1
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Glycolipids (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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A
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Glycine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, pH adjusting agent, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous) |
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1
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A
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Alanine (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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1
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A
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Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride (Solvent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
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A
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Serine (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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1
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A
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Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming) |
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1
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A
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Valine (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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1
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Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate (Skin Conditioning) |
Promotes Wound Healing
Good for dry skin
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1
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Protein (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
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1
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A
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Isoleucine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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1
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A
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Proline (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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A
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Threonine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening) |
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1
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Polyglucuronic Acid (Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Film Forming) |
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2
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A
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Potassium Sorbate (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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1
|
A
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Histidine (Fragrance, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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1
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A
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Phenylalanine (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
3
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A
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Sodium Benzoate (Masking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive) |
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1
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Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
2
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Lecithin (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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1
2
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A
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Citric Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
Anti Aging
Bad for sensitive skin
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1
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A
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Sodium Citrate (Masking, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent, Chelating) |
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1
|
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Asparagopsis Armata Extract (Skin Protecting) |
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1
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B
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Citrus Junos Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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