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True Botanicals Calm Nutrient Mist for acne-prone skin

High

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few toners fit it even 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

  • High suitability for your combination skin is provided by Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, which offer antioxidant activity and humectant action to address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • Excellent soothing and calming effects are delivered by Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water and Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, reducing redness and irritation relevant to your skin concerns.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your acne-prone skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

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

★4.3Overall rating based on 300+ reviews

Users also appreciate its clean formulation. Some find the price high for the small bottle and the herbal scent polarizing.

Highlights

  • Soothes redness Mostly Mentioned
    • “reduces visible redness”
    • “soothes irritated skin”
  • Hydrating and dewy Often Mentioned
    • “leaves dewy appearance”
    • “skin feels supple”
    • “ultra-hydrating boost”
  • Expensive for size Often Mentioned
    • “expensive for size”
    • “bottle is small”
    • “pricey investment”
  • Clean ingredients Sometimes Noted
    • “MADE SAFE certified”
    • “non-toxic formula”
  • Pleasant herbal scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smells heavenly”
    • “calming aromatherapy”
    • “lovely chamomile scent”
  • Scent not for all Sometimes Noted
    • “earthy smell”
    • “scent too strong”
    • “herbal odor”
  • Sets makeup well Rarely Noted
    • “sets makeup beautifully”
    • “refreshes makeup midday”
    • “removes powdery look”
  • Availability issues Rarely Noted
    • “hard to find”
    • “often out of stock”
    • “expired listings”
  • Can feel oily Rarely Noted
    • “too dewy for oily skin”
    • “leaves a residue”
    • “feels heavy”

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Questions and answers

What makes the True Botanicals Calm Nutrient Mist a great fit for acne-prone skin?

This soothing toner is a great fit for acne-prone skin because it uses green tea and black tea ferment to help address breakouts and blemishes. It also has chamomile and oat extract to calm redness and irritation, and it is very safe to use with no risk of harsh irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for acne-prone skin?

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment make this toner a great fit for your acne-prone skin by helping to address blemishes and breakouts. It is unlikely to cause irritation due to the soothing components and the absence of harsh ingredients.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

What does Green Tea Extract do for acne-prone skin?

Green tea extract helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing pimples and redness. Regular use also helps lower skin oil production, making breakouts less likely over time.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Phytotherapy Research, 2021

What does Kombucha do for acne-prone skin?

Kombucha helps acne-prone skin by delivering antioxidants and supporting the skin barrier, which may reduce redness and breakouts. Fermented ingredients in these formulas also help calm inflammation and protect against irritation.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Scientific Reports, 2021

Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This soothing toner goes after cleansing in your morning routine, and after cleansing or makeup removal in your evening routine. It helps calm redness and tackle breakouts safely without causing irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this toner alongside retinol by applying it right after cleansing to calm your skin before your retinol treatment. This product is a great fit for your acne-prone skin, as it contains soothing ingredients that help reduce redness and irritation without clogging pores.

How often should I use it?

You can use this soothing toner daily as part of both your morning and evening skincare routines. It is very gentle on acne-prone skin and carries virtually no risk of irritation.

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 has an excellent safety profile with soothing ingredients and no harsh components that irritate acne-prone skin. It helps calm redness and addresses blemishes without the risk of causing breakouts or purging.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • Topical application of green tea extract encapsulated chitosan microparticles improved skin elasticity, melanin index, and facial wrinkles compared to a placebo in female volunteers without causing skin irritation.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Kombucha Yerba Mate ferments after 14 and 21 days of fermentation showed about a 40% inhibition of lipoxygenase, collagenase, and elastase enzymes, long-lasting skin hydration, and increased cell viability on keratinocyte and fibroblast cell lines compared to unfermented extracts.

    Scientific Reports, 2021
  • Fermentation of grape stems extract using a Scoby consortium for 10 and 20 days increases phenolic content and antioxidant activity, and when added to model cosmetic creams, improves skin hydration and reduces transepidermal water loss.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023
  • Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.

    International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016
  • Topical chamomile oil combined with a night splint significantly improved the symptomatic and functional status of patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome compared to placebo, while electrodiagnostic parameters showed no significant changes.

    Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015
  • German chamomile solution applied twice a day healed peristomal skin lesions significantly faster than once-a-day 1% hydrocortisone ointment in colostomy patients, with a mean healing time of 8.89 days versus 14.53 days.

    Ostomy/wound Management, 2011
  • Topical 0.5% silymarin-loaded antioxidant serum applied twice daily significantly reduced clinical acne severity, lesion counts, and melanin pigmentation in 22 Korean acne patients over 4 weeks without associated adverse events.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
  • Cosmetic eye and facial creams containing palmitoyl peptides, Silybum marianum seed oil, and vitamin E improve facial wrinkles, elasticity, dermal density, and skin tone in healthy volunteers with aged skin after 4 weeks of application compared to pre-application.

    Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 2016
  • Topical silymarin cream 1.4% showed comparable results to salicylic acid 30% peels in reducing acne severity in 30 patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris.

    Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 2024

Ingredients

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water Blue Chamomile Flower Water, Water, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus, Coconut Fruit Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract Marshmallow Root Extract, Silybum Marianum Milk Seed Oil, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract Algae Extract, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract Red Algae Extract, Glycerin, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Citrus Aurantium Amara Oil Flower, Lavandula Hybrida Oil Lavender 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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