La Prairie Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion for oily skin
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Glycoproteins
Witch Hazel Leaf Extract
Retinyl Palmitate
Sodium HyaluronateAverage
- HighOily 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 hydration for your oily skin due to glycerin and glycoproteins, but its benefits are primarily supportive and do not directly address oily shine.
- Witch hazel leaf extract and yeast extract provide some seboregulation and skin balance, which is beneficial for oily skin.
- The product is safe for your oily skin with no risks of irritation, as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your hydrating toner in your AM and PM routine every day to keep skin fresh.
- Apply this product after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb.
- Apply the hydrating 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
★4.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users consistently praise this toner for its ability to deliver deep hydration and noticeable softening, often describing it as a luxury experience that preps the skin effectively for subsequent products. While the vast majority report a soothing, glow-giving effect suitable for dry and aging skin, a minority of users find the signature floral fragrance overpowering and the price point difficult to justify.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “gentle yet effective moisturizing”
- “keeps skin moisturized throughout the day”
- “hydrates and gives amazing glow”
Exceptional softening Mostly Mentioned
- “softens skin noticeably”
- “makes your skin smooth”
- “improves suppleness”
Exorbitant price Often Mentioned
- “so expensive”
- “expensive luxury”
- “hard to stomach the price”
Product longevity Sometimes Noted
- “lasts forever”
- “only need a small amount”
- “worth every penny”
Soothing and calming Sometimes Noted
- “calm the complexion”
- “soothes sensitive skin”
- “reduces irritation”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “heavily scented”
- “smell on my face all day”
- “could not deal with the smell”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “leak everywhere in the box”
- “bottle arrived damaged”
Product pilling Rarely Noted
- “caused pilling”
- “forms a barrier”
- “caused my other skincare to pill”
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Questions and answers
How well does La Prairie Softening and Balancing Lotion work for oily skin?
La Prairie Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion works moderately well for oily skin, offering light moisture and help with balance, though it lacks strong oil-controlling agents. A hydrating toner for oily skin needs effective hydrating and soothing ingredients that manage oily shine without irritation, along with oil-controlling agents.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin, glycoproteins, witch hazel leaf extract, and yeast extract help balance and support oily skin, though this toner needs oil-controlling agents to be a stronger fit.
What does Ginseng Root Extract do for oily skin?
What do Glycoproteins do for oily skin?
Glycoproteins help keep oily skin balanced by supporting the skin barrier and improving overall texture without clogging pores. An average or poor fit for oily skin needs oil-free hydrators like hyaluronic acid and gentle clarifying ingredients like niacinamide to manage shine and keep skin smooth.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This hydrating toner is used after cleansing in both morning and evening routines, and also follows a cleansing mask during weekly routines. It helps balance and hydrate oily skin safely, though an oily skin routine also needs ingredients that directly target excess shine and oil production.
Can I use this toner with niacinamide, and in what order?
You can use this toner alongside niacinamide by applying the toner first right after cleansing, followed by your niacinamide product. This toner is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, but to better manage oily shine, this skin needs ingredients that directly regulate oil and target excess sebum.
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 hydration and helps balance the skin, though an oily skin type also needs ingredients that directly target excess shine.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
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 has a safe formula without harsh ingredients. However, it only offers moderate hydration and lacks ingredients that directly control excess shine, so oily skin generally needs products with targeted oil-balancing and shine-reducing benefits.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, geraniol, and citronellol) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
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, 2017Topical moisturizers improved skin barrier function and surface moisture, while a postbiotic moisturizer with yeast extract uniquely supported microbiome balance and modulated biomarkers of skin barrier, structure, and inflammation in participants and ex vivo explants exposed to environmental aggressors.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023Retinyl palmitate ethosomal hydrogel reduced non-inflammatory and total acne lesion counts significantly better than marketed tretinoin while improving tolerability with minimal skin irritation in patients with acne vulgaris.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.
Rejuvenation Research, 2015A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 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, 2018Hamamelis 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, 2001Witch 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, 2025Over-the-counter retinol products provided only weak evidence for a mild ameliorating effect on fine facial skin wrinkle lines in randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trials, and major methodological flaws call the validity of positive results into question.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2021A cosmetic niacinamide/peptide/retinyl propionate regimen significantly improved periorbital wrinkle appearance relative to a 0.02% tretinoin regimen at 8 weeks with comparable benefits at 24 weeks, while demonstrating significantly better tolerability in 196 women.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010A novel triple-active cosmetic formulation containing 4-hexylresorcinol, retinyl propionate, and niacinamide improved the visual appearance of photoageing similarly to 0.02% tretinoin and reversed a consensus gene signature associated with ageing in female adults while causing less skin irritation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019
Why other toners fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Peg Ppg Polybutylene Glycol-8 5 3 Glycerin, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Glycoproteins, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Propylene Glycol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Witch Hazel Leaf Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Bisabolol, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Yeast Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tocopherol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Citronellol, Phenoxyethanol, Red 33 Ci 17200
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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