Simplicite Flower Water Toning Lotion Normal/Dry

Simplicite Flower Water Toning Lotion Normal/Dry

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-aging
Gluconolactone ~0.2–0.8%
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“Orange Blossom – tones complexion, helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles.”
Source: Recreate Yourself

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

GluconolactoneUnder-dosedA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~0.2–0.8%
Moisturizing
Gluconolactone ~0.2–0.8%
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“Infused with extracts of fresh herbs and flowers to hydrate, calm and refresh, it contains natural saponins that help with absorption of nutrients in Simplicité Face Oils and the Serum concentrates.”
Source: Recreate Yourself

Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.

Viola tricolor extract· EmollientEffect: LowA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin~2.2–3.2%
GluconolactoneUnder-dosedA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~0.2–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~5.9–8.9%est.
Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~4.4–6.6%est.
Sambucus nigra flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower extractUsed as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
Sambucus nigra fruit extractA plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skinHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Medicago sativa extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~3–4.5%est.
Viola tricolor extractA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skinMedium~2.2–3.2%est.
Olea europaea leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missingMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Curcuma longa rhizome extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but there is no evidence of effectiveness in skinMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.2%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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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~5.9–8.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Melissa officinalis leaf extract~4.4–6.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Medicago sativa extract~3–4.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Viola tricolor extract~2.2–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin

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Olea europaea leaf extract~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing

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Sambucus nigra flower extract~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Fresh rose petal ext (australia)
Not recognized
Pelargonium graveolens extract~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Citrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating

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Polysorbate 20~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

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Sambucus nigra fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Gluconolactone~0.2–0.8%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationMoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Curcuma longa rhizome extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but there is no evidence of effectiveness in skin

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Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Medicago sativa extract, Viola tricolor extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Unknown, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Polysorbate 20, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Curcuma longa rhizome extract, Citric acid, Ci 19140

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