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Dermalogica Ultracalming Mist for oily skin

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Dermalogica Ultracalming Mist

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other toners fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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

  • Offers moderate soothing and hydration for your oily skin, with oat kernel extract and bisabolol calming redness and irritation, though it does not specifically target oily shine.
  • Glycerin provides humectant action suitable for oily skin, while aloe barbadensis leaf juice offers general hydration.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like bisabolol and aloe barbadensis leaf juice and lacks harsh or prohibited 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 work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply your soothing toner after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin with your hands. Let it absorb for a minute before moving on ⏱ to the next step.
  • For the best results , apply your soothing toner to slightly damp skin to help it sink in better.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a quick patch test before using the soothing toner for the very first time.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 600+ reviews

While most find it an essential, soothing step that boosts hydration and preps skin for serums, a minority feel it is overpriced for a product that didn't significantly improve their specific redness or inflammation.

Highlights

  • Calms redness Mostly Mentioned
    • “red patches cleared up within days”
    • “calms the heat immediately”
    • “minimized flare-ups”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “great for sensitive skin”
    • “gentle enough for reactive skin”
    • “no breakouts”
    • “used after exfoliation”
  • Hydrating and refreshing Often Mentioned
    • “locks in hydration”
    • “boost of moisture mid-day”
    • “leaves skin supple”
    • “helps makeup apply smoothly”
  • Instant soothing Often Mentioned
    • “absolutely no sting”
    • “feels wonderful and cooling”
    • “instantly refreshes skin”
    • “relieves dehydrated stings”
  • High price point Sometimes Noted
    • “expensive mistake”
    • “wish it wasn't so pricey”
    • “over-priced garbage”
    • “good but expensive”
  • Ineffective for some Rarely Noted
    • “did absolutely nothing”
    • “tolerable but not helpful”
    • “didn't help redness per se”
    • “just feels like water”
  • Scent dislike Rarely Noted
    • “over-fragranced”
    • “smell of lavender is terrible”
    • “scent is too strong”
    • “irritated by the botanicals”
  • Spray application issues Rarely Noted
    • “hard to keep out of eyes”
    • “sprayer is aggressive”
    • “stings if it gets in eyes”
    • “wet mess”

Sources: lovi.care, ulta.com, dermstore.com, lovelyskin.com, influenster.com, dermalogica.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Dermalogica UltraCalming Mist work for oily skin?

This toner works for oily skin by offering moderate soothing and hydration with oat kernel extract and bisabolol, though other products fit this skin type better. To work best for oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients that control shine and balance oil without clogging pores while keeping the skin calm.

Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily skin?

Glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, oat kernel extract, and bisabolol make this toner a good fit by providing gentle hydration and calming redness without clogging pores. Because it lacks oil-controlling ingredients, oily skin needs a product of this type that also includes ingredients to manage shine and balance oil.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016

What does Aloe Vera Leaf Juice do for oily skin?

Aloe vera leaf juice helps hydrate oily skin by increasing water content in the outer skin layer without adding heavy oils or modifying water loss. It is also often combined with treatments to help calm redness and reduce acne breakouts.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Skin Research and Technology, 2006

What does Avena Sativa Kernel Extract do for oily skin?

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract helps calm and soothe oily skin while keeping it balanced without feeling heavy. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may reduce redness and inflammation.

Pharmaceutics, 2021Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002

Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This soothing toner goes after cleansing in the morning and evening routines for oily skin to provide moderate hydration and calm redness with oat kernel extract and bisabolol. Because it does not specifically target oily shine, an oily skin routine also needs ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid to help control excess oil.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016

Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this toner with your retinol, applying it right after cleansing to calm and hydrate your skin before your retinol treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation since it features soothing ingredients like bisabolol and aloe barbadensis leaf juice, though oily skin ultimately benefits most from products that also target excess shine.

How often should I use this toner?

You can use this soothing toner daily to help calm redness and irritation on your oily skin. Because it does not specifically target oily shine, an oily skin routine also needs ingredients that balance oil production and clear pores.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016

Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it contains gentle, soothing ingredients like bisabolol and aloe leaf juice and lacks harsh components. However, because it does not target oily shine, oily skin often benefits more from products that combine lightweight hydration with ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help manage excess oil.

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ppg-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Glycerin

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

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    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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