1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
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Payot
Toning Body Oil
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Payot
Toning Body Oil
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
95%
Combination (dry)
95%
Balanced
75%
Combination (oily)
45%
Oily
45%
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15
Ingredients
4
Benefits
0
Actives
The toning body oil for firmer skin and a refined silhouette. Designed to help tone the body and improve skin elasticity, this dry oil combines sunflower oil, sandalwood seed oil, vitamin E and an essential oils cocktail of rosemary, wild mint and geranium. Applied regularly with circular massaging movements, it visibly reduces the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, while nourishing even the driest skin.
Key Insights
Benefits
4
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing
Risks
1
Allergen
Full Ingredients
15 total
About Toning Body Oil
Overview
Toning Body Oil is a rich oil from Payot. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 15 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, C15-19 Alkane and Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, C15-19 Alkane and Caprylic/capric Triglyceride.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Several ingredients carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive, this is one to patch test carefully or approach slowly.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
Things to know
- Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
- Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
- 5 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
- Several ingredients carry irritation flags
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
May suit
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Sensitive skin
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
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Anti-Aging 3 ingredients
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Hydration 3 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Soothing 2 ingredients
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
-
Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
C15-C19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 15 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
Hydration
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
Anti-Aging
Soothing
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Soothing
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
Low
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
-
Fragrance
Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral
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Essential oils
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Santalum Album Seed Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol
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Facial oils
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Santalum Album Seed Oil
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
- Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- 5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Santalum Album Seed Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
- Recorded ingredient risks
- Allergen
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 15 ingredients on the label.
5
Fragrance / colour
Changes how the product smells or looks
2
Antioxidant
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
2
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
1
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
1
Plant extract
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Anti-Aging
Hydration
4 scientific references
- Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
- Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2, 607-2, 615
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
- Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
C15-C19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 15 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
Hydration
2 scientific references
- Molecules, November 2020, pages 1–18
- Oilseeds & Fats, Crops and Lipids, September-October 2018, pages 1–12
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Bourbon Geranium, Pelargonium graveolens (L.), Geraniaceae
Allergen
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Santalum Album Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of the Sandalwood, Santalum album L., Santalaceae
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil is the oil derived from the leaves of the Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., Labiatae
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Plant extract
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Bixa Orellana Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Annatto, Bixa orellana L., Bixaceae
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
5 scientific references
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
- Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
- International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
- Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
- Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Antioxidant
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
Anti-Aging
Soothing
8 scientific references
- 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
- How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
- Acne & Aging Skin
- How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
- What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
- The Truth About Firming Creams
- Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
- Anti-Aging Superstars
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Fragrance / colour
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
Allergen
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Fragrance / colour
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Allergen
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Fragrance / colour
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol
Allergen
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent, Fragrance / colour
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
Allergen
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Fragrance / colour
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal
Allergen
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Antioxidant
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Soothing
4 scientific references
- Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
- Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
- Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Toning Body Oil?
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, C15-19 ALKANE, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL, SANTALUM ALBUM SEED OIL, MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF OIL, BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, CITRAL, TOCOPHEROL.
How do I use Toning Body Oil?
Apply to damp skin, after a shower for example, with upward circular movements. One to two applications a day.
What skin types is Toning Body Oil good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Is Toning Body Oil good for sensitive skin?
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
Is Toning Body Oil fungal acne safe?
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Santalum Album Seed Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Can I use Toning Body Oil while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Toning Body Oil fragrance free?
No — it contains Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral.
Does Toning Body Oil contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Toning Body Oil silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Toning Body Oil contain essential oils?
Yes — it contains Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Santalum Album Seed Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol.
Is Toning Body Oil paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Toning Body Oil?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Toning Body Oil?
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
How many ingredients does Toning Body Oil have?
It lists 15 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Toning Body Oil?
Payot.
Brand
Payot