Sisley-Paris Floral Toning Lotion

Sisley-Paris Floral Toning Lotion

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“The Floral Toning Lotion is used to remove traces of make-up and cleanse the skin.”
Source: Sisley

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~1.6–2.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Rosa centifolia flower water, Hamamelis virginiana water + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa centifolia flower water—High~3.7–5.5%est.
Centaurea cyanus flower waterCornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its ownHigh~2.7–4.1%est.
Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~2–3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.6–1.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~5.9–8.9%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.6–2.5%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.3–2%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%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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Pentylene glycol~5.9–8.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Rosa centifolia flower water~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · high
Centaurea cyanus flower water~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own

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Hamamelis virginiana water~2–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.6–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium citrate~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Citric acid~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Parfum~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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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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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Linalyl acetate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium peel oil~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
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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Rose flower oil/extract~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Citronellol~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Pentylene glycol, Rosa centifolia flower water, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Linalyl acetate, Linalool, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Limonene, Rose flower oil/extract, Citronellol

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
Sisley-ParisFloral Toning LotionYOUR PRODUCTFreshKombucha Cleansing TreatmentBY TERRYBaume de Rose Micellar WaterSEPHORA COLLECTIONCleansing Wipes - Aloe Vera - Moisturizing
Match—38%37%36%
Price$70.00$24.50−$45.50$36.00−$34.00$30.99−$39.01
Shared key ingredients—1 of 21 of 21 of 2
Key difference—FructoseAnhydroxylitolGlycerin
Irritancy High Medium Medium Medium
Drying alcohol—— Contains drying alcohol —
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Sisley-Paris Floral Toning Lotion
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