HERA HYDRO REFLECTING TONER 170ml
A Lactobacillus ferment lysate sits seventh, with chamomile flower water, Madecassoside, Niacinamide and snow mushroom extract behind it on an alcohol-carrying base. A 170 ml toner, Korean-market formula.
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- Suited to
- Dry skinCompromised barrierDehydrated skinSensitive skin
- Helps with
- Shoppers looking for Madecassoside in a tonerRoutines that want Madecassoside and Niacinamide in one stepFilling the toner step with a Korean-market formula
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Key benefits
- Madecassoside, the active this toner is built around
- Niacinamide on the same list, an active
- Copper Tripeptide-1 on the same list, a peptide
- Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate on the same list, a ferment
- Tocopherol and Ceramide NP further down the same list
- Centella Asiatica Extract and Lysine further down the same list
Key actives
Madecassosideactive
Madecassoside is the centella triterpene most associated with the look of redness, and the one brands lead with in cica products. It is water soluble and stable, so it appears in essences as readily as in creams. On this toner's own ingredient list it is named eighteenth.
Niacinamideactive
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. The panel names it nineteenth on this toner's list, beside Madecassoside.
Copper Tripeptide-1peptide
Copper Tripeptide-1 is three amino acids bound to a copper ion, and the classic firming peptide in cosmetic chemistry. It is blue in solution, which is often why a serum carrying it is tinted, and it is used for the look of firmness and fine lines. It is named thirty-eighth on this toner's list, alongside Madecassoside.
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysateferment
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate is the ferment with the bacterial cells broken open, so their contents are in the formula too. It is a conditioning ferment used in barrier-focused products. It is named seventh on this toner's list, alongside Madecassoside.
Ascorbic Acidantioxidant
Ascorbic Acid is pure vitamin C, the most researched form and also the least stable: it needs a low pH and airtight packaging to stay active. It is an antioxidant used for the look of dullness and uneven tone. It is named twenty-fifth on this toner's list, alongside Madecassoside.
How to use
- Sweep it over clean skin with a cotton pad or your palms right after cleansing, morning and night, before the rest of the routine.
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 Madecassoside 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 Madecassoside?
Niacinamide, Copper Tripeptide-1 and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate. The order they are printed in on this toner's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Madecassoside sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol and Ceramide NP.
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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
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How it works
The HYDRO REFLECTING TONER is a 170ml toner, used straight after cleansing, morning and evening, while the face is still damp. The active it is built around is Madecassoside, named eighteenth on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Niacinamide, Copper Tripeptide-1 and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, so the active is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Madecassoside stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the toner format rather than by the list alone. HERA sells this Madecassoside toner in Korea, and this is that version.
Worth knowing
- Patch test this toner on a small area and wait a day before using it more widely, especially with Madecassoside 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 HERA, 170ml formulated with Madecassoside and Niacinamide, 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.
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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.
Centella can make your skin appear more hydrated, plumper and healthier.
Samantha Stein, PA-CDermatology physician assistant, Cleveland Clinic Peptides can be anti-inflammatory, and chronic inflammation damages the tissue in your skin.
Wilma Bergfeld, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
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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