Guerlain Abeille Royale Fortifying Lotion for combination skin
Royal Jelly
Ouessant Honey
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Angelica Keiskei Extract
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 hydration for your combination skin, as glycerin and honey provide humectant benefits to support moisture retention without being overly heavy. Royal jelly further aids in barrier function, making it generally suitable for managing oily shine.
- While beneficial for general hydration and soothing, the formula does not contain specific ingredients to directly target and reduce oily shine on your combination skin.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like honey and royal jelly.
How to apply
- Use this hydrating toner in your AM and PM routines. Start 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this hydrating toner after your cleanser and before your moisturizer or SPF. This keeps your skin balanced and ready.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin with your hands. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute before the next step.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better. Clean skin gives the best results for your oily shine goal.
- Avoid the eye area when using your hydrating toner. Always do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this lotion for its ability to instantly hydrate and plump the skin, often noting a visible "glow" and improved softness after use. While many adore the luxurious experience and scent, a minority of users with sensitive or acne-prone skin reported breakouts or irritation due to the heavy fragrance and rich ingredients.
Highlights
Deep hydration and plumping Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels so soft and dewy”
- “noticed my skin looking brighter and plump”
- “instant moisture surge”
- “erased my dry patches”
Luxurious fragrance Often Mentioned
- “smells divine like honey”
- “scent is heavenly and relaxing”
- “love the luxurious smell”
- “fragrance makes it a treat”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “very pricey for a toner”
- “hard to justify the cost”
- “expensive for water”
- “luxury price tag”
Elegant packaging Sometimes Noted
- “bottle looks beautiful on vanity”
- “packaging feels very luxe”
- “heavy glass bottle”
- “feels like a treat”
Radiance and glow Sometimes Noted
- “gives a beautiful glow”
- “skin looks radiant”
- “leaves a healthy sheen”
- “glass skin effect”
Overpowering fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “scent is way too strong”
- “perfume gave me a headache”
- “smells like old lady perfume”
- “too heavily fragranced”
Breakouts and irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused tiny whiteheads”
- “broke me out immediately”
- “red spots on cheeks”
- “triggered my acne”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “leaves a sticky film”
- “feels tacky on the skin”
- “didn't absorb well”
- “left a residue”
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Questions and answers
How well does Guerlain Abeille Royale Fortifying Lotion work for combination skin?
Guerlain Abeille Royale Fortifying Lotion works moderately well for combination skin, offering gentle moisture and barrier support through glycerin, honey, and royal jelly without feeling too heavy. However, it lacks specific ingredients to directly target and reduce oily shine. A product of this type needs effective hydrating ingredients like Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate that provide relevant skincare benefits without any risk of irritation or unsuitability, along with a formulation rich in hydrating and brightening ingredients that cater to the needs of combination skin, providing hydration without overwhelming oiliness.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and honey make this toner a good fit by pulling in moisture to keep your skin soft without feeling too heavy, while royal jelly helps support your skin barrier. To work best for combination skin, a product of this type needs effective hydrating ingredients like niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate, along with agents that balance moisture levels and help reduce oily shine without causing irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
What does Royal Jelly do for combination skin?
Royal jelly helps keep combination skin hydrated and smooth while improving overall skin health. It may also help soften the look of fine lines and dry spots without feeling heavy.
What does Ouessant Honey do for combination skin?
Ouessant Honey helps balance combination skin by providing soothing moisture without feeling heavy, while supporting a calm and smooth complexion. It acts as a natural hydrator that softens dry areas while keeping oily zones comfortable.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This hydrating toner goes right after cleansing in your morning and weekly routines. It helps support moisture retention without feeling too heavy for combination skin.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner with retinol by applying the hydrating toner first to keep your skin soft and comfortable, followed by your retinol treatment. This approach helps maintain moisture without feeling overly heavy, though combination skin also needs specific ingredients to directly target and reduce oily shine.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this hydrating toner daily in your morning routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It offers moderate moisture without feeling heavy, though combination skin also needs specific ingredients to directly target and reduce oily shine.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin. It has a safe formula with soothing ingredients like honey and royal jelly that are gentle and well-tolerated.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Applying an essence containing royal jelly extract significantly increased the stratum corneum water content of the cheeks compared to placebo in healthy Japanese adults over 4 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022A prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Royal jelly protects against epidermal stress caused by UVB and menadione through the upregulation of NQO1 expression by its active compound 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021Defensin-1 from royal jelly stimulated MMP-9 secretion and increased keratinocyte migration and wound closure in vitro, and promoted re-epithelisation and wound closure in uninfected excision wounds.
Scientific Reports, 2017A royal jelly protein fraction containing major royal jelly proteins 2, 3, and 7 enhanced the proliferation, migration, and in vitro scratch wound closure rates of human epidermal keratinocytes (HaCaT) compared to untreated cells.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019Honey-based dressings reduced mean healing duration, length of hospital stay, and VAS pain scores compared with povidone iodine-based dressings in 1236 participants.
Journal of Wound Care, 2021Topical honey application improved the mean duration of attacks and pain, occurrence of crusting, and healing time compared to acyclovir cream in 16 adult patients with recurrent labial and genital herpes lesions.
Medical Science Monitor, 2004The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Ingredients
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Honey, Royal Jelly, Lecithin, Chlorphenesin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
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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