Andalou Naturals Blossom + Leaf Refresh Toning
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Ubiquinone + 2 moreStrong evidence
“Andalou Naturals Blossom + Leaf Toning Refresher is ideal for dry & very dry skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": panthenol, aloe barbadensis extract.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ubiquinone, Resveratrol + 3 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol, tocopherol, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Resveratrol, Tocopherol + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains resveratrol. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis extract~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis extractPanthenol~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopherol~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolLauric acid~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Resveratrol~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
More about ResveratrolUbiquinone~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateAspalathus linearis extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractCamellia sinensis extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractPhenethyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geranium maculatum oil~0.1–0.5%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Lauric acid, Unknown, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Unknown, Resveratrol, Ubiquinone, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Aspalathus linearis extract, Rosa damascena extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Unknown, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Unknown, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Geranium maculatum oil
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Andalou NaturalsBlossom + Leaf Refresh ToningYOUR PRODUCT | RetrouvéDynamic Nourishing Face Cream | Eminence OrganicsCalm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer | DopeskinANTIOXIDANT BOTANICAL MOISTURISER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 51% | 51% |
| Price | $11.99 | — | $38.65+$26.66 | $21.00+$9.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Andalou Naturals - Blossom + Leaf Refresh Toning" can work well for skin moisturization.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 4.60% - 6.90%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Andalou Naturals" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 11.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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