Dermalogica Ultracalming Mist for acne-prone skin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract
Bisabolol
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other toners 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 soothing and calming for your combination skin, as oat kernel extract and bisabolol reduce redness and irritation, though it lacks targeted ingredients for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- Glycerin provides humectant action suitable for combination skin, but the formula does not offer sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on the oily areas.
- The product is safe for your combination skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsWhile 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”
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Questions and answers
How well does Dermalogica Ultracalming Mist work for acne-prone skin?
Dermalogica Ultracalming Mist works moderately well for acne-prone skin by helping to calm redness and irritation with ingredients like oat extract and bisabolol, though it is missing targeted ingredients for breakouts and oil control. A soothing toner for this skin needs added blemish-fighting and oil-balancing ingredients alongside gentle, calming elements.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Oat kernel extract and bisabolol help soothe redness and irritation for acne-prone skin. To be a better fit for this skin, a product of this type needs targeted ingredients for blemishes and oil control alongside calming and hydrating components.
What does Aloe Vera Leaf Juice do for acne-prone skin?
Aloe Vera Leaf Juice helps calm acne-prone skin and may reduce redness, bumps, and spots when used consistently. Studies show it helps clear breakouts and keeps skin smooth by fighting blemish-causing factors.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2014
What does Avena Sativa Kernel Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract helps calm red, irritated skin and supports a healthy skin barrier without clogging pores. Because it has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, it is unlikely to trigger breakouts and may ease the redness often left behind by acne.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This soothing toner goes after cleansing in your morning routine to help calm redness and irritation. To properly care for acne-prone skin, this type of product also needs ingredients for oil control and blemishes.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this soothing toner with retinol by applying it right after cleansing to keep your skin calm while it gets used to the treatment. This product of this type needs barrier-strengthening ingredients like ceramides and oil-controlling elements to properly support acne-prone skin.
Cutis, 2006Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002
How often should I use it?
You can use this toner daily in your morning routine to help calm redness, though acne-prone skin needs products that also target breakouts and balance oil.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it is free of harsh or heavy ingredients that typically irritate the skin. However, since it lacks targeted ingredients for oil control and blemishes, acne-prone skin needs a product of this type that also includes ingredients for clearing pores and balancing oil.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topically applied Avena sativa and Avena Rhealba oatmeal extracts significantly reduced skin irritation parameters including a* parameter increase and blood flow increase compared to vehicle in 12 healthy individuals subjected to the sodium lauryl sulfate irritation model.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002Colloidal oat extracts diminished pro-inflammatory cytokines in vitro and colloidal oat lotion improved skin dryness, scaling, roughness, and itch intensity in healthy female subjects compared to baseline.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015A multiple W/O/W emulsion containing Rosmarinus officinalis L., Avena sativa L., and Linum usitatissimum L. extracts showed no irritant, phototoxic, inflammatory, or allergenic potential in human skin models and patch tests, establishing its safety as a cosmetic base.
Pharmaceutics, 2021A 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, 2010A repair cream containing Rhealba oat plantlets extract, l-ALA-l-GLU dipeptide, and hyaluronic acid provided immediate relief and was judged by doctors as good or very good in 96.8% of cases for wound healing in 2,363 patients following dermatological acts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018Colloidal oat increased the growth rate, metabolism, and lactic acid production of Staphylococcus epidermidis compared to Staphylococcus aureus in vitro, matching clinical increases in lactic acid on dry skin after 6 weeks of lotion use.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021A dermocosmetic product containing oat plantlet sap and Garcinia mangostana extract reduced retentional and inflammatory acne lesions by 21% and 35% respectively after 2 months in 54 subjects with mild-to-moderate acne.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024Application of an alpha-bisabolol-containing cream produced a significant skin-lightening effect in pigmented skin compared to a vehicle control in the majority of female subjects after 8 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate reduces UVB-induced PGE2, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial superoxide in human epidermal keratinocytes.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
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
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