Clarins Purifying Toning Lotion for mature skin
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
Witch Hazel Extract
Microbiote Complex
Aquatic Plant Extracts
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- SuperiorNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other cleansing toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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
- This product offers moderate benefits for your normal skin, with Glycerin and Saccharide Isomerate providing good hydration and Witch Hazel Leaf Extract offering some anti-inflammatory action, but it does not specifically target your wrinkles and fine lines.
- The formulation is excellent for cleansing oily skin due to high concentrations of Spiraea Ulmaria Extract and Witch Hazel Leaf Extract, which help decongest pores.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, as it lacks any harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your cleansing toner 3 times per week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply your cleansing toner right after cleansing and before putting on your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the cleansing toner into your skin and let it soak in for a minute.
- Apply the cleansing toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.1Overall rating based on 1.3k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with combination to oily skin generally praise this alcohol-free toner for its ability to control shine and refine pores without stripping moisture. A significant portion of long-time customers express disappointment with the reformulation, citing a polarizing scent and a stickier finish compared to the discontinued "Iris" version.
Highlights
Controls oil & shine Often Mentioned
- “Mattifies T-zone”
- “reduces sebum”
- “keeps skin shine-free”
Refreshing & gentle Often Mentioned
- “Feels clean”
- “non-drying”
- “soothing”
- “alcohol-free formula”
Reformulation disappointment Often Mentioned
- “Inferior to "Iris" toner”
- “miss the old formula”
- “"why change it"”
Unpleasant scent Often Mentioned
- “Smells like "wet dog"”
- “rotting leaves”
- “overpowering fragrance”
Effective cleansing Sometimes Noted
- “Removes leftover makeup”
- “clears residue”
- “leaves skin pristine”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Spa-like fragrance”
- “fresh floral notes”
- “fruity aroma”
Refines pores Sometimes Noted
- “Tightens pores”
- “improves texture”
- “minimizes pore appearance”
Poor packaging design Sometimes Noted
- “Opening too wide”
- “pours too fast”
- “wastes product”
Sticky residue Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves tacky film”
- “feels heavy”
- “not fully absorbing”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Caused breakouts”
- “stinging”
- “redness”
- “allergic reaction”
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Questions and answers
How well does Clarins Purifying Toning Lotion work for mature skin?
This toner works moderately well for mature skin because it provides some hydration and calms irritation, but it does not specifically target lines and wrinkles. A product for this skin needs ingredients that improve texture and smooth out fine lines without causing irritation, along with moisture-retaining agents and gentle exfoliants.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for mature skin?
Glycerin and Saccharide Isomerate help keep mature skin soft by providing good hydration, while Witch Hazel Leaf Extract offers calm. However, because this toner does not target wrinkles and fine lines, mature skin needs a product with ingredients that improve skin texture, minimize pores, and retain moisture.
What does Meadowsweet Extract do for mature skin?
Meadowsweet extract helps balance oil and soothe mature skin while gently refining its texture to keep it smooth. It may also support a firmer feel as you age, though a product for this skin type also needs nourishing ingredients like peptides or ceramides to keep things soft and moisturized.
What does Saffron Extract do for mature skin?
Saffron extract helps smooth out wrinkles and keeps mature skin firm by improving elasticity. It also provides antioxidant protection that shields the skin from daily stress.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Current Pharmaceutical Design, 2021
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This toner goes in your evening routine, after your makeup remover and cleanser and before your treatment and moisturizer. Mature skin needs a product of this type to include ingredients that specifically target wrinkles and fine lines.
Can I use this toner with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You can use this toner with salicylic acid by applying this cleansing toner first to clear pores, followed by your salicylic acid treatment. This product is safe and unlikely to cause irritation on mature skin, though mature skin also needs ingredients that specifically target wrinkles and fine lines.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this toner in your evening routine as a cleansing step. Mature skin needs products that specifically target wrinkles and fine lines, along with ingredients that deeply hydrate and restore firmness.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it lacks heavy or greasy ingredients that typically trigger blemishes. However, because it is only an average fit for mature skin, a product of this type needs extra anti-aging ingredients like retinol or peptides and richer moisturizers to truly smooth fine lines and care for your skin.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
Hamamelis bark proanthocyanidins strongly increased the proliferation of cultured human keratinocytes and reduced transepidermal water loss and erythema formation in SLS-irritated skin, whereas the polysaccharide fraction had no effect.
Phytochemistry, 2001A novel moisturizer containing saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier recovery, improves hydration, reduces erythema, and alleviates discomfort compared to a control moisturizer following intense pulsed light treatment in subjects with skin aging.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025Chemical profiling and in vitro screening of Filipendula ulmaria extract and centrifugal partition chromatography fractions on Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes identified 28 compounds, with specific fractions upregulating genes related to skin barrier function, epidermal renewal, and stress responses.
Molecules, 2023Oral and topical botanical products containing ingredients like ashwagandha, saffron, l-theanine, and tocopherol reduced facial redness and pigmentation and improved sleep and certain mood parameters in healthy females with sensitive skin compared to baseline.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022Topical water-in-oil cream containing 3% Crocus sativus extract demonstrated absolute physical stability across various storage conditions and produced a significant increase in skin moisture and changes in transepidermal water loss compared to the base in human volunteers.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014Topical cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil improved wrinkle grading, reduced nasolabial fold area and volume, and increased skin elasticity in twenty healthy volunteers over 12 weeks without allergic reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020A Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract increased LOXL1 expression twofold, decreased elafin synthesis, restored functional elastic fibers, reduced nonfunctional elastin aggregates, decreased wrinkles, and improved skin firmness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018Witch hazel bark extract and hamamelitannin showed pronounced anti-inflammatory activity, supported keratinocyte migration in a wound healing assay, and inhibited Staphylococcus aureus growth, whereas their skin microbiota metabolite ellagic acid stimulated inflammatory mediator release.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025Hamamelis virginiana bark extract inhibited Cutibacterium acnes-induced IL-6 release and TNF-α-induced IL-8 release in human keratinocytes without showing antibacterial or antibiofilm activities.
Antioxidants, 2022
Why other cleansing toners fit mature skin better
A topical serum containing 0.5% salicin applied twice daily reduced visible signs of skin aging, including wrinkles and tactile roughness, in 30 female subjects over 12 weeks compared to baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010Daily application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate-containing skin products for 12 months significantly and cumulatively reversed 11-year facial skin aging parameters of wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, and roughness, and increased skin hydration in 86 female volunteers.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023Topical application of a cream containing 4% Saussurea lappa extract significantly improved skin roughness, scaliness, wrinkles, and smoothness in healthy human subjects after 30, 60, and 90 days of continuous use compared to baseline.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017
Ingredients
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maris Aqua Sea Water Eau De Mer, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Disodium Edta, Potassium Sorbate, Phenylpropanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Witch Hazel Leaf Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
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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