Swimming Pool Toner

A competent, well-formulated hydrating toner with gentle enzymatic exfoliation—but the 'Swimming Pool' marketing is pure hype, and the claimed '8 types of hyaluronic acid' is misleading since only sodium hyaluronate appears in the INCI. The efficacy score of 3.8 reflects a solid hydration-focused formula with synergistic humectants (glycerin, butylene glycol, propanediol, betaine) and soothing actives (panthenol, allantoin, beta-glucan), but several factors prevent a higher rating: (1) Protease is listed without pH specification—enzymatic exfoliants require pH 4.5–6.5 to function optimally, and no pH data is provided; (2) the 5 Berry Complex, while antioxidant-rich, appears late in the ingredient list, suggesting low concentration insufficient for meaningful anti-aging efficacy; (3) sodium hyaluronate alone cannot deliver the 'layered hydration' claimed—true multi-molecular-weight HA stacking requires multiple HA derivatives at different weights, which this formula lacks; (4) Styrene/VP Copolymer is a film-former that may feel silky but adds no clinical benefit; (5) the formula is competent for hydration and gentle exfoliation but lacks stabilized Vitamin C, niacinamide, or other proven brightening actives to justify premium positioning. The alcohol-free, paraben-free profile is a genuine plus for sensitive skin. If you're looking for skincare anti aging products or vegan skincare, this is worth evaluating.

This is a fragrance free skincare formula, making it suitable as fragrance free skincare for sensitive skin. No Tier 1 Gold Standard actives were detected. No major irritants detected either.

EQQUALBERRY Swimming Pool Toner has a safety score of 4.8/5. No major irritants were detected in the formula. As a fragrance free moisturiser suitable for sensitive skin care, it avoids common triggers for reactivity.

Based on its formulation, EQQUALBERRY Swimming Pool Toner is best suited as a best skincare for oily skin and moisturizer for sensitive skin.

DemythSkin recommends: COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence — Superior hydration with snail secretion filtrate (clinically proven mucopolysaccharides) at higher concentration; no misleading marketing about HA types; better value for hydration-focused routine.. Purito Deep Sea Pure Water Cream Toner — Gentle hydrating toner with niacinamide (proven brightening + barrier support) and mineral-rich deep sea water; more transparent ingredient positioning; better clinical efficacy for dull skin.. Isntree Hyaluronic Toner Plus — Genuinely multi-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid formula (low, medium, high MW) with niacinamide and panthenol; transparent about HA stacking; superior hydration delivery for the price..

EQQUALBERRY Swimming Pool Toner is marketed with anti-aging claims. Our analysis scores it 3.8/5 for efficacy — check the Tier 1 ingredients above to evaluate whether it delivers on its skincare anti aging products claims.

Based on DemythSkin's INCI analysis, no fragrance, parfum, or essential oils were detected in EQQUALBERRY Swimming Pool Toner's formula. This makes it a strong candidate as a fragrance free moisturiser for dry skin or fragrance free skincare for sensitive skin care routines. Always cross-check the current label as formulas can change.

DemythSkin uses a 5-tier clinical ingredient system to score every product from 0–5 on both Efficacy and Safety. Tier 1 is Gold Standard actives with high clinical proof. Tier 5 flags potential irritants like fragrance, drying alcohols, and essential oils. Scores power our skincare routine for glow up database — helping you find the best anti aging moisturizer, best sunscreen for sensitive skin, or fragrance free skincare without the marketing noise.