BENTON Honest Scalp Nourishing Tonic Ampoule 100ml
A fermented leaf filtrate of Houttuynia Cordata, perilla and green tea is the first ingredient in this 100 ml Benton scalp tonic, ahead of water, with Ecklonia Cava seaweed, Panthenol, Niacinamide and Caffeine behind it. Applied straight to the scalp. Korean-market formula.
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- Suited to
- Congested skinUneven textureDehydrated skinSensitive skin
- Helps with
- Shoppers looking for Niacinamide in a tonerRoutines that want Niacinamide and Allantoin in one stepFilling the toner step with a Korean-market formula
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How it works
The Honest Scalp Nourishing Tonic Ampoule is a 100ml toner, used straight after cleansing, morning and evening, while the face is still damp. The active it is built around is Niacinamide, named thirteenth on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Allantoin, Caffeine and Menthol, so the active is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Niacinamide stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the toner format rather than by the list alone. Benton sells this Niacinamide toner in Korea, and this is that version.
Key benefits
- Niacinamide, the active this toner is built around
- Allantoin, Caffeine, Menthol and Menthyl Lactate on the same list, actives
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 further down the same list
- Biotin and Folic Acid further down the same list
- Niacinamide named thirteenth on the manufacturer list printed on this page
Key actives
Niacinamideactive
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. On this toner's own ingredient list it is named thirteenth.
Allantoinactive
Allantoin is a comfrey-derived compound used to condition skin and soften the outer layer so it feels smoother. It is one of the standard additions to a formula built for easily irritated skin. The panel names it fourteenth on this toner's list, beside Niacinamide.
Caffeineactive
Caffeine constricts small blood vessels near the surface, which is why eye products use it for the look of puffiness and shadow. It is water soluble and works only while it is on the skin. It is named sixteenth on this toner's list, alongside Niacinamide.
Mentholactive
Menthol is the cooling compound in mint. It acts on the nerve receptor that also answers to cold, which is why skin feels cool without any change in temperature. The panel names it fifty-ninth on this toner's list, beside Niacinamide.
Menthyl Lactateactive
Menthyl Lactate is a menthol derivative that gives a cooling sensation without menthol's sharpness or scent. It is a sensory ingredient rather than an active. The panel names it sixtieth on this toner's list, beside Niacinamide.
Where does this toner go in my routine?
Straight after cleansing, morning and evening, while the face is still damp. Anything thinner than a toner goes on before it, and anything richer goes on after. If you are adding it to a routine you already like, give it a week on its own first, so what you see is the Niacinamide and not three changes at once.
Does this toner contain fragrance?
Yes. The ingredient list names Fragrance and Parfum. They sit on the panel printed on this page, so you can read the position for yourself before you buy. If fragrance components are something you avoid, this toner is not the one.
What else is on the list besides Niacinamide?
Allantoin, Caffeine and Menthol. The order they are printed in on this toner's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Niacinamide sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Menthyl Lactate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
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How to use
- Apply directly to the scalp after shampooing, section by section, and massage in; leave in rather than rinsing.
Worth knowing
- Patch test this toner on a small area and wait a day before using it more widely, especially with Niacinamide on the list.
- This list names Fragrance and Parfum, so skip it if fragrance components are something you avoid.
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Korean-market original
The Original Korean Formula toner from Benton, 100ml formulated with Niacinamide and Allantoin, held in the United States and shipped domestically.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Allantoin can tone down the dryness of the individual cells. It increases the water content of the skin, which means it helps to hydrate and moisturize.
Wilma Bergfeld, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic It has also been proven that caffeine stimulates lipolysis, which Lupo et al postulated may contribute to improvements in lower eyelid sagging and puffiness.
Stacey J. PilkingtonDO, Azeal Dermatology Institute, The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology
1 more professional perspective
Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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