Dr. Jart+ Ctrl A Teatreement Toner for acne-prone skin
Leaf Extract Tree
Niacinamide
Salicylic Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Ceramide Np
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- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
A weak match for acne-prone skin; the toners alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 suitability for combination skin, as niacinamide and salicylic acid provide some seboregulation and keratolytic action, but lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal results in all areas.
- Provides excellent soothing and toning for acne-prone skin due to high concentrations of Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract and Salicylic Acid, which are known for their anti-inflammatory and pore-cleansing properties.
- Generally safe for your combination skin with some risks of irritation due to the presence of Salicylic Acid and Camphor.
How to apply
- Use your soothing toner AM and PM daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply this soothing toner right after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin and let it absorb.
- Pat the soothing toner onto clean, slightly damp skin for the best absorption.
- Always do a patch test before first use and avoid getting the soothing toner in your eyes.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this toner is highly effective for oily and acne-prone skin, significantly reducing breakouts and controlling sebum without over-drying. It also offers a soothing effect. However, the strong tea tree scent can be off-putting for some, and it may cause irritation or dryness for those with sensitive or dry skin types.
Highlights
Balances oil Often Mentioned
- “Control my sebum and acne”
- “Leaves skin with a nice matte finish”
- “Removes excess dirt and oil”
Clears acne Often Mentioned
- “Helped calm my blemishes”
- “Rough dead skin cells were completely cleared”
- “Pimples on my chin were dry the morning after”
Soothing and calming Often Mentioned
- “Redness subsided”
- “Cooling sensation will be nice in summer”
- “Soothes the skin nicely”
Strong tea tree scent Often Mentioned
- “Smell is interesting, almost like vapor rub”
- “Tea tree scent might be a hit or miss”
- “Bau nya tea tree banget (Smells very much like tea tree)”
Non-stripping hydration Sometimes Noted
- “Watery texture feels refreshing yet adequately hydrating”
- “Provides a moisturizing feel without being sticky”
- “Skin felt soft after using”
Small bottle size Sometimes Noted
- “Volume is too small”
- “Used up the whole bottle... within a month”
- “Wish they'd come out with a larger size”
Irritating for sensitive skin Rarely Noted
- “Sadly does not fit my sensitive skin”
- “Tea tree is very potent and extremely drying”
- “Inflamed spots and took very long to recover”
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Questions and answers
Why is Dr. Jart+ Ctrl A Teatreement Toner a weak match for acne-prone skin?
This toner is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal results in all areas, despite having some helpful soothing and pore-cleansing properties. A product of this type needs ingredients that provide excellent soothing and hydrating benefits for blemish-prone skin, with no associated risks of irritation or unsuitability.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007BioMed Research International, 2020
Which ingredients make this toner a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
Salicylic acid and camphor may cause irritation for acne-prone skin in this toner. To fit this skin better, a soothing toner needs gentle calming extracts and hydrating ingredients that balance oily and dry areas without causing irritation.
BioMed Research International, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
What does Tree Leaf Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Tree Leaf Extract helps calm breakouts and redness on acne-prone skin because it has natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used in diluted amounts, though high concentrations may lead to minor side effects in some people.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2013Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023
What does Niacinamide do for acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide helps acne-prone skin by reducing both inflamed and uninflamed breakouts and calming redness. It is also very helpful for keeping oily skin balanced by cutting down on excess oil production, and it is well tolerated by most people.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This soothing toner is a weak match for acne-prone skin, so this skin type needs a product that provides targeted pore-cleansing and anti-inflammatory ingredients like salicylic acid and tea tree leaf extract to help calm breakouts.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007BioMed Research International, 2020
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
This soothing toner is a weak match for your acne-prone skin, so using it with retinol may increase your likelihood of skin irritation from ingredients like salicylic acid and camphor. Acne-prone skin needs a product with strong soothing benefits and pore-cleansing ingredients that are gentle enough to pair safely with retinoids.
How often should I use this toner?
This toner is a weak match for acne-prone skin, so it needs to be used with caution. Acne-prone skin needs soothing plant extracts and gentle pore-cleansing ingredients to help keep blemishes calm and clear.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007BioMed Research International, 2020
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores, but the salicylic acid and camphor in it may cause irritation or purging for acne-prone skin. This skin type needs products with soothing plant extracts and gentle pore-clearing ingredients to stay calm and clear.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007BioMed Research International, 2020
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene).
What the research says
A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Topical 5% tea tree oil gel significantly improved total acne lesions and acne severity index compared to placebo in 60 patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris, showing 3.55 times and 5.75 times greater efficacy respectively.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
Ingredients
Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sodium Citrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil Leaf, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium Edta, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Gloiopeltis Furcata Extract, Ceramide Np, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Limonene, Salicylic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Witch Hazel Extract, Octyldodeceth-16, Camphor, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Hexylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Sarcosine, Tocopherol, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Fenchone, Borneol, Isoborneol, Silica, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycine Soja Sterols, Linoleic Acid, 4-Terpineol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Behind this fit score
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