Dr. Wu Mandelik Pore Refining 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 (2) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (1) Ingredient:
Brightening from (2) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (2) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
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 40 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
|
A
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Panthenol (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
Good for dry skin
Promotes Wound Healing
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1
|
A
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Niacinamide (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
Anti Aging
Brightening
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1
3
|
B
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Peg 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Perfuming, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
2
|
A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
Good for dry skin
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1
|
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Sodium Levulinate (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
3
|
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Zinc Pca (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
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2
4
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A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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1
3
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B
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Lauramidopropyl Betaine (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Foam Boosting, Sufactant) |
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3
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A
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Chlorphenesin (Preservative, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide) |
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1
3
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Zinc Lactate (Cosmetic Astringent, Cosmetic Biocide, Deodorant) |
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2
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A
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Edta (Chelating Agent) |
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2
5
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Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine (Surfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
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1
3
|
B
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Salicylic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Denaturant , Preservative, Skin Conditioning, Exfoliant, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover) |
Bad for sensitive skin
Good for oily skin
Acne fighting
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3
|
B
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Propylene Glycol (Solvent, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Skin-Conditioningagent - Miscellaneous) |
Good for dry skin
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1
|
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Honokiol (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Bleaching) |
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1
|
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Magnolol (Antioxidant, Bleaching) |
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2
3
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A
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Acacia Senegal Gum (Masking, Fragrance, Film Forming, Adhesive) |
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1
|
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Lavandula Hybrida Oil (Emollient) |
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1
|
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) (Skin Conditioning) |
Good for oily skin
Acne fighting
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1
|
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Sodium Chloride (Masking, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent) |
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1
|
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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract (Skin Conditioning, Cosmetic Astringent) |
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3
|
B
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Polysorbate 80 (Denaturant , Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
A
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Palmitic Acid (Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Sufactant) |
Bad for oily skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
A
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Kaolin (Skin Protecting, Opacifying, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent, Slip Modifier) |
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1
|
A
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Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (Masking, pH adjusting agent, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Flavoring Agent, Phadjuster) |
Good for dry skin
Anti Aging
Brightening
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1
|
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide 5 (Skin Conditioning) |
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5
|
B
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Benzalkonium Chloride (Deodorant, Preservative, Antistatic Agent, Antimicrobial Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Surfactant - Suspending Agent) |
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3
4
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Zinc Sulfate (Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Astringent, Cosmetic Biocide, Antiplaque) |
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1
2
|
A
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Silica (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent) |
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1
|
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Beeswax (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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1
|
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Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract (Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for dry skin
Good for sensitive skin
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1
|
B
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Masking, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Tonic) |
Good for oily skin
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1
|
A
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Maltodextrin (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant) |
|
1
|
A
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit |
Bad for oily skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
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Fucus Vesiculosus Extract (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Soothing, Smoothing) |
|
2
|
A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
4
6
|
A
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Benzyl Alcohol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic ) |
Allergen
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1
|
A
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Dehydroacetic Acid (Preservative) |
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