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True Botanicals Calm Nutrient Mist for oily skin

Average

  • 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 soothing and calming for your oily skin, as Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water and Althaea Officinalis Root Extract provide itch and irritation relief.
  • Glycerin and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract offer general hydration and soothing benefits, though they are not primarily focused on reducing oily shine.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your soothing toner 3 times a week and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply your soothing toner after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin with your hands. Let it absorb for a minute before moving on ⏱ to the next step.
  • For the best results , apply your soothing toner to slightly damp skin to help it sink in better.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a quick patch test before using the soothing toner for the very first time.

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

How well does True Botanicals Calm Nutrient Mist work for oily skin?

True Botanicals Calm Nutrient Mist works moderately well for oily skin by providing gentle soothing and hydration without causing irritation, though it does not focus on reducing oily shine. A soothing toner for oily skin needs effective hydrating ingredients that help manage oily shine while keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores.

Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily skin?

This soothing toner is an average fit for oily skin because Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water and Althaea Officinalis Root Extract help calm irritation, while glycerin and green tea provide gentle hydration. Oily skin often needs targeted ingredients that manage excess shine and balance oil without clogging pores.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Green Tea Extract do for oily skin?

Green tea extract helps oily skin by significantly lowering oil production when applied regularly over several weeks. It also calms inflammation and reduces breakouts, making it a great addition to a routine for managing greasy skin.

Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2010Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2016

What does Kombucha do for oily skin?

Kombucha helps keep oily skin balanced by improving skin hydration and managing excess oil. Fermented tea extracts also provide antioxidants that protect the skin and help maintain a smooth, calm feel.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Scientific Reports, 2021

Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This soothing toner goes after cleansing in your morning or evening routine to provide general hydration and itch and irritation relief. Oily skin often benefits most from a toner containing niacinamide or salicylic acid to help control excess shine and balance oil production.

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

You can use this toner with retinol by applying it right after cleansing to hydrate and calm your skin before putting on your retinol. Using a soothing toner like this helps keep your skin comfortable and is unlikely to cause irritation.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this toner?

You can use this toner daily in your routine as it offers gentle hydration and soothing benefits for your oily skin. Oily skin works best with toners that also help control shine and balance excess oil.

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 contains no harsh ingredients. However, because it focuses more on hydration and soothing rather than controlling oily shine, oily skin often needs ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help keep pores clear and manage excess oil.

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying 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, 2017
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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