Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium lactate + 1 moreWorks
“Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate boosts hydration for an overall healthier appearance.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium acetylated hyaluronate.
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).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This tonic is blended with soothing, antioxidant-rich German Chamomile and Pro-Vitamin B5 to smooth and calm, while Sodium Lactate gently exfoliates to reveal a brighter complexion.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~5–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinChamomilla recutita flower extract~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractPpg-5-ceteth-20~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Sodium lactate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSodium acetylated hyaluronate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateAllantoin panthenol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-5-ceteth-10 phosphate~0.4–0.95%
Ormenis multicaulis oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Sodium lactate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Allantoin panthenol, Ppg-5-ceteth-10 phosphate, Ormenis multicaulis oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| RetrouvéConditioning Tonic with ChamomileYOUR PRODUCT | Le PrunierPlum Spritz | Bondi SandsBuff’ N Polish Gentle Chemical Exfoliant | BYOMABrightening Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | $48.00 | $8.23 | $14.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Alanine | Gluconolactone | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: NEOSTRATA Hyaluronic Luminous LiftFaceGym Skin Changer 2-in-1 Exfoliating Succinic Acid and Pumpkin Extract Essence Toner
Product summary
"Retrouvé - Conditioning Tonic with Chamomile" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium acetylated hyaluronate 1.30% - 2.00%, sodium lactate 1.90% - 2.80% and glycerin 5.00% - 7.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
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