🇦🇪United Arab Emirates

celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner for oily skin

celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

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.

Page built Nov 8, 2026How the Fit score works

Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential hydration without exacerbating oiliness, though it lacks stronger oil-controlling ingredients.
  • The formula's multiple ceramides and panthenol enhance your skin barrier resilience and offer soothing benefits, contributing to overall skin health.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no risk of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use your hydrating toner in your AM and PM routine every day to keep skin fresh.
  • Apply this product after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb.
  • Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 500+ reviews

This toner is highly regarded for dry, sensitive, and compromised skin, effectively repairing the moisture barrier and delivering deep hydration without causing irritation. The creamy, milk-like texture is a frequent highlight, though a small number of users with oily or acne-prone skin reported clogged pores or found the texture too heavy.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day”
    • “fills and locks in moisture”
    • “hydration really lasts”
  • Creamy texture Often Mentioned
    • “Texture is wonderfully creamy”
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “feels amazing on dry skin”
  • Gentle & non-irritating Often Mentioned
    • “Doesn't irritate”
    • “safe bet for sensitive skin”
  • Soothing & barrier repair Often Mentioned
    • “Calms irritation”
    • “strengthens the skin barrier”
    • “complexion feels healthier and calmer”
  • Price vs. size Sometimes Noted
    • “Expensive for only 150ml”
    • “runs out quickly”
    • “wish it came in a bigger size”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Caused closed comedones”
    • “clogged my pores”
    • “broke me out”
  • Not moisturizing enough Rarely Noted
    • “Need 2 times for applying”
    • “wouldn't call it a miracle”
    • “lightweight emulsion rather than rich cream”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
    • “Faint rubber scent”
    • “smell is a bit odd”
    • “has its own smell”

Sources: lovi.care, iherb.com, oliveyoung.com, picky.com, reddit.com, skinsort.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner work for oily skin?

This toner works reasonably well for oily skin because glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential hydration without making your face greasy, though it lacks oil-controlling ingredients. To care for oily skin, a product of this type needs effective hydrating and soothing ingredients that manage oily shine without any risks of irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

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

Sodium Hyaluronate and glycerin make this toner a good fit by providing essential hydration without making oily skin heavier. To work best for oily skin, a product of this type needs dedicated oil-controlling ingredients.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017

What does Panthenol do for oily skin?

Panthenol helps balance oily skin by regulating sebum while keeping it hydrated and calm. It also improves skin comfort and reduces redness with excellent suitability for sensitive skin types.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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

This hydrating toner goes right after your cleanser in both your morning and weekly routines. Oily skin works best with products of this type that also include strong oil-controlling ingredients.

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 your skin before putting on your retinol treatment. This approach helps calm potential irritation while keeping your skin comfortable.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this toner?

You can use this hydrating toner twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. It provides essential hydration without making your skin oily, though oily skin of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients to work best.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

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 is safe and free of harsh ingredients, though a few reviewers have reported mild breakouts. To work best for oily skin, a toner of this type needs lightweight hydration alongside ingredients that actively help control excess oil.

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

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
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020
  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
  • Prophylactic application of a topical scar gel containing Allium cepae extract, allantoin, and heparin significantly improves patient-assessed scar color, stiffness, and irregularity compared to no treatment in women following a cesarean section.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014

Ingredients

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Allantoin, Pantolactone, Ceramide Eop, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Np, Ceramide, Ceramide Ap, Sodium Hyaluronate, Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Phytosphingosine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Styrene Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Tromethamine, Disodium Edta

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.

How does it fit your skin?

Scan your face, then any product.

Buy online

Prices checked 6 Nov 2026

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Arab Emirates.

How does it fit your skin?

Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.