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Lavera Gentle Facial Toner
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Lavera Gentle Facial Toner

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Betaine, Glycerin + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“A gentle toner to purify and soothe normal and dry skin types with organic ingredients that lightly nurture and hydrate skin.”
Source: Naturisimo

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.

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).

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~3.8–5.7%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.8–4.2%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractKey activeEffect: HighAlmond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2.5%
Sodium pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~1–1.45%
Zinc pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing~0.9–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Alcohol, Malva sylvestris flower extract + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~7.8–11.6%est.
Malva sylvestris flower extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~0.95–1.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol~7.8–11.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Betaine~3.8–5.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Heptyl glucoside~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~1.6–2.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Malva sylvestris flower extract~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance

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Salix alba bark extract~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishExfoliation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

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Sodium pca~1–1.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Zinc pca~0.9–1.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

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Parfum~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol, Betaine, Glycerin, Heptyl glucoside, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Salix alba bark extract, Sodium pca, Zinc pca, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Eugenol, Benzyl benzoate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Zinc L-pyrrolidone carboxylate inhibits the UVA-induced production of matrix metalloproteinase-1 by in vitro cultured skin fibroblasts, whereas it enhances their collagen synthesisonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review hindawi.com
  6. 6
    Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extractsec.europa.eu
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