
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
A moisturizing lotion/toner
FEATURES
Provides dramatic softening and smoothing benefits, forms a barrier film to retain moisture, soothes the skin, reduces potential for irritation
BEST FOR
Anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin
CHECKS
Does not contain parabens, silicones, sulfates
Who Is It For?
Not Specified Likely Suitable For Adults Of All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Softening Smoothing Hydrating Soothing And Balancing SkinBudget
Premium (based On The Brand)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What La Prairie Says
Product Description:
Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion is a delicate toner that delivers exceptional softening and anti-irritation benefits, all the while helping to soothe the skin and improve suppleness.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water (Aqua), Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG/โPPG/โPolybutylene Glycol-8/โ5/โ3 Glycerin, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Glycoproteins*, Panax Ginseng Root Extract*, Equisetum Arvense Extract*, Propylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Bisabolol, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tocopherol, Caprylic/โCapric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Citronellol, Phenoxyethanol, Red 33 (Ci 17200)
Key Ingredients
Panax Ginseng Root Extract*, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Equisetum Arvense Extract*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Bisabolol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Ingredients Details
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Common Name(s): Panax ginseng root extract,botanical extract,phytochemical active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection from reactive oxygen species, reduces inflammatory cytokine production in skin, and conditions skin through the plant's phytochemical complex.
Why It's Used: Natural origin narrative, traditional use heritage, and multi-functional phytochemical profile supporting concurrent skin care claims from one ingredient.
How It Works: Polyphenols, terpenoids, and alkaloids scavenge ros via hโข donation, inhibit nf-kb or cox-2 inflammatory pathways, and interact with skin surface proteins for conditioning.
Typically Found In: Botanical skin care,natural products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites evolved as photoprotectants and antimicrobials โ mechanisms directly applicable to cosmetic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in human skin.
Last Verified: Cosing database,panax ginseng root extract botanical review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Water (aqua)
Common Name(s): Water (aqua) extract
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection, soothing anti-inflammatory effects, and skin-conditioning benefits through plant-derived polyphenols and phytochemicals.
Why It's Used: Plant extracts concentrate bioactive phytochemicals evolved for environmental protection โ uv, microbial, and oxidative stressors โ that translate to skin benefits.
How It Works: Polyphenols (flavonoids, phenolic acids) inhibit nf-ฮบb-mediated inflammatory signaling, scavenge reactive oxygen species through electron donation, and chelate pro-oxidant metal ions to reduce oxidative skin damage.
Typically Found In: Serums,toners,moisturizers,masks,essences
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Botanical extracts
Secondary Functions: Antioxidant,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract; no animal components.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1899-12-31 00:00:00 -0800
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,ceramides
Avoid Combining With: Strong oxidizing agents
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites (flavonoids, terpenes, phenolic acids) are biosynthesized as defense compounds against uv, herbivores, and pathogens. their anti-inflammatory activity typically derives from competitive inhibition of cox-2 and 5-lox enzymes (ic50 1โ50 ยตm), while antioxidant activity involves single electron transfer (set) and hydrogen atom transfer (hat) mechanisms with structure-dependent rate constants.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; phytochemical and ethnobotanical literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15