Sisley-Paris Grapefruit Toning Lotion

Sisley-Paris Grapefruit Toning Lotion

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Grapefruit Toning Lotion removes make-up as it cleanses, tones and refreshes the complexion.”
Source: Beautylish

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~1–1.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus grandis fruit extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 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~8.2–12.4%est.
Citrus grandis fruit extract—High~1.8–2.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.9–5.8%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.4–2%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.5%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~0.6–1.35%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.9%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~8.2–12.4%
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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Pentylene glycol~3.9–5.8%
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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Butylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
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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Citrus grandis fruit extract~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Ethylhexylglycerin~1.4–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium citrate~0.6–1.35%
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~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Parfum~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.1–0.35%
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~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool

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Worth comparing, line by line.

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-ParisGrapefruit Toning LotionYOUR PRODUCTAvèneCleanance Micellar WaterEau Thermale AveneFace Cleanance: Micellar WaterFreshKombucha Cleansing Treatment
Match—43%43%42%
Price$140.00$24.76−$115.24$20.61−$119.39$24.50−$115.50
Shared key ingredients—1 of 11 of 11 of 1
Key difference—Cetrimonium BromideCetrimonium BromideFructose
Irritancy High Medium Medium Medium
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol —
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