Darphin Intral Toner with Chamomile for oily acne-prone skin
Chamomile
Crataegus Monogyna- Crataegus Monogina Flower Extract
Alteromanas Extract Ferment
Pentylene Glycol
High
- SuperiorOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few toners fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Excellent suitability for your oily skin is provided by Alteromonas Ferment Extract and Citric Acid, which offer anti-inflammatory action and mild exfoliation to help manage oiliness and redness.
- The presence of Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract offers significant soothing benefits, complementing the toner's ability to calm irritation and reduce redness.
- The formula is safe for your skin, containing soothing ingredients like Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract and lacking harsh or irritating components.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your soothing toner 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply your soothing toner after cleansing, and before your moisturizer or SPF . This helps prepare your oily skin for the next steps.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin with your hands. Avoid rubbing the product to keep your skin calm.
- Apply the soothing toner on clean and slightly damp skin to help with better absorption . This keeps your skin feeling fresh and comfortable.
- Always do a patch test before first use to check for any sensitivity. Avoid the eye area and stop use if irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsWhile the majority of long-time users love its gentle, alcohol-free formula and soothing scent, recent reviews frequently criticize a formula change (to a "Micellar" version) that some find less effective and potentially irritating.
Highlights
Soothing and calming Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels calmer, less irritated”
- “calm red and irritated skin”
- “moment of relief from redness”
Gentle and mild Often Mentioned
- “extremely mild, alcohol-free toner”
- “super mild... face feels clean”
- “gentle yet highly effective”
Hydrating and softening Sometimes Noted
- “sensual hydrating experience”
- “skin is more naturally hydrated”
- “hydrating and cooling feeling”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smell is also soothing”
- “scent is absolutely divine”
- “soft, elegant floral scent”
Formula change disliked Sometimes Noted
- “refuse to even try this revised version”
- “product is NOT a clean... toner as it originally was”
- “can feel the alcohol content... slightly irritating”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “price is a bit disappointing”
- “ridiculously exorbitant”
- “little more expensive than I'd like”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “fragrance... can cause allergic reactions”
- “slightly irritating”
- “not ideal choice for oily skin”
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Questions and answers
What makes Darphin Intral Toner a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Darphin Intral Toner is a great fit because ingredients like Alteromonas Ferment Extract and citric acid help manage oiliness and calm redness with mild exfoliation. The chamomile extract adds extra soothing benefits to help keep skin calm and comfortable.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This toner is a great fit because Alteromonas Ferment Extract and citric acid help manage oiliness and redness with mild exfoliation and calming action. Additionally, chamomile provides significant soothing benefits to keep irritated skin calm and comfortable.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013
What does Chamomile do for oily acne-prone skin?
Chamomile helps calm oily, acne-prone skin by soothing redness and fighting the bacteria that lead to breakouts. It also provides antioxidants that protect the skin from daily stress and may help keep pores clear.
What does Hawthorn Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hawthorn Extract helps calm oily, acne-prone skin and reduces blemishes when used regularly in your routine. Herbal extracts like this are shown to significantly reduce acne breakouts while being gentle and well-tolerated on the skin.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This toner fits well as a cleansing toner in the evening routine and as a hydrating toner in the morning and weekly routines. Its soothing ingredients help calm irritation and redness while managing oiliness safely.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner with retinol by applying the toner first to soothe your skin and help manage oiliness, followed by your retinol treatment. The gentle formula is safe and unlikely to cause irritation when combined with active treatments.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this toner daily in your morning routine to help manage oiliness and calm irritation. The gentle formula with chamomile and citric acid has a very safe profile, making it unlikely to irritate your skin.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging on oily acne-prone skin. Its formula features soothing and mild exfoliating ingredients like chamomile and citric acid that help calm irritation and manage oiliness safely without harsh components.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
Daily treatment with a facial serum containing multiple acids reduced post-inflammatory hyperchromia lesion grade and number by 29.4% at 56 days, and decreased skin oiliness by 30.7% at 7 days in Brazilian patients with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021A novel composition containing salicylic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid, HEPES, glycolic acid, citric acid, and dioic acid showed similar tolerance and efficacy compared with clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in subjects with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016Topical chamomile oil combined with a night splint significantly improved the symptomatic and functional status of patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome compared to placebo, while electrodiagnostic parameters showed no significant changes.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015German chamomile solution applied twice a day healed peristomal skin lesions significantly faster than once-a-day 1% hydrocortisone ointment in colostomy patients, with a mean healing time of 8.89 days versus 14.53 days.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2011Sunscreen formulations containing Helichrysum arenarium, Sambucus nigra, and Crataegus monogyna extracts exhibit broad-spectrum UV protection, high photostability, and remarkable antioxidant properties, fulfilling official requirements for sunscreen products.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2013Exposure of epidermal full-thickness skin equivalents to a blend of betaine, pentylene glycol, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Rhodiola rosea root extract significantly increased antioxidant, skin barrier, and oxidative stress biomarkers while reducing the negative impact of hydrogen peroxide on MMP3, MMP12, FBN2, ANXA1, and HGF, whereas a blend of Narcissus tazetta bulb extract and Schisandra chinensis fruit extract significantly increased 8 growth factors, 7 signaling, 7 structural/barrier function, 7 oxidative stress biomarkers, and specific microRNAs over control levels.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018
Ingredients
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Crataegus Monogina Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Alteromanas Extract Ferment, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Peg 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzophenone-4, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Edta, Sodium Benzoate, Red 4 Ci 14 700, Ext, Violet 2 Ci 60 730
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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