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Payot Lotion Tonique Réveil Perfecting Lotion
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Payot Lotion Tonique Réveil Perfecting Lotion

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Experience a comfortable cleanse with PAYOT Lotion Tonique Réveil Perfecting Lotion  , a fresh, cool water toner that works to cleanse the skin whilst promoting a luminous, radiant complexion.”
Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.4–3.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzophenone-4
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.2–1.7%est.
Benzophenone-4Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritatingHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.4–3.6%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Ananas sativus fruit extractA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skinMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Rubus idaeus fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05–0.15%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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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
Formula
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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Butylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.4–3.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~1.2–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzophenone-4~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hydroxide~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin

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Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Citric acid~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ci 17200~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 19140~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Benzophenone-4, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Ci 17200, Ci 19140

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Match—43%39%39%
Price—$68.26$8.10$10.26
Shared key ingredients—3 of 42 of 41 of 4
Key difference—Alpha-Glucan OligosaccharideNiacinamideAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
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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
    Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
  6. 6
    Analysis of Dyes in Cosmetics: Challenges and Recent Developmentsmdpi.com
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