LANEIGE Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer for dry sensitive skin
Glycerin
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
1,2-Hexanediol
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
High
- SuperiorDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for dry sensitive skin; a few toners fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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
- Excellent suitability for your dry skin is provided by Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil and glycerin, which offer emollient and humectant benefits to combat dryness and flakiness.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract further supports skin health by providing antioxidant protection, which is beneficial for your sensitive skin.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, featuring soothing ingredients and an absence of harsh or prohibited substances.
How to apply
- You can use this hydrating toner AM and PM every day to keep your skin soft. Always remember to pair it with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this hydrating toner right after your cleanser and before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- For best results, apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help lock in moisture.
- Be careful to avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this milky hybrid toner is highly praised for delivering deep, long-lasting hydration and strengthening the skin barrier, creating a dewy glass skin finish. Some users with oily or acne-prone skin report it can be too rich or potentially clog pores.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “plump skin”
- “saved my dry skin”
- “instant moisture”
- “long-lasting hydration”
Barrier support Often Mentioned
- “soothing”
- “calming redness”
- “strengthens barrier”
- “healed dry patches”
Glowy finish Often Mentioned
- “glass skin”
- “dewy glow”
- “radiant”
- “healthy sheen”
Makeup prep Sometimes Noted
- “great base”
- “makeup sits better”
- “smooth canvas”
- “no clinging”
Versatile texture Sometimes Noted
- “milky”
- “lightweight”
- “absorbs quickly”
- “skip moisturizer”
Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “caused whiteheads”
- “broke me out”
- “clogged pores”
- “acne flare-up”
Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “messy bottle”
- “squirts everywhere”
- “hard to control”
- “leaks”
Greasy feel Rarely Noted
- “sticky finish”
- “too oily”
- “heavy film”
- “greasy residue”
Reformulation concerns Rarely Noted
- “less rich than original”
- “too watery”
- “preferred old formula”
- “changed ingredients”
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Questions and answers
What makes LANEIGE Cream Skin Toner a great fit for dry sensitive skin?
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil and glycerin make this toner a great fit for your dry skin by keeping it soft and fighting flakiness. Additionally, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm and protect sensitive skin.
What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
What does Meadowfoam Seed Oil do for dry sensitive skin?
Meadowfoam seed oil helps lock in moisture to keep dry sensitive skin feeling soft and smooth. It works well to calm dryness and is unlikely to cause irritation.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This toner fits into both your morning and evening skincare routines right after cleansing. It helps calm and hydrate dry, sensitive skin before you apply your moisturizer or SPF.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Scientific Reports, 2023
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this hydrating toner with retinol by applying it right before your retinol product to help keep your dry, sensitive skin calm and comfortable. Using a barrier-supporting moisturizer alongside retinoids is widely known to improve skin tolerance and reduce irritation. Always listen to your skin and reduce frequency if you notice any extra dryness or flakiness.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this toner twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. It is a great fit for your dry sensitive skin, helping to calm dryness and flakiness while keeping your skin barrier safe and comfortable.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Scientific Reports, 2023
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This toner may occasionally cause breakouts, as some reviewers have experienced this issue. However, it is unlikely to severely irritate dry sensitive skin due to its soothing ingredients and absence of harsh substances.
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, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009A topical cream containing 10% Bifidobacterium longum lysate significantly decreased skin sensitivity and increased skin resistance against physical and chemical aggression in female volunteers with reactive skin compared to a control cream.
Experimental Dermatology, 2010Applying a lotion containing probiotic ferment lysate VHProbi® Mix R for 30 days significantly decreased transepidermal water loss and skin redness while significantly increasing skin moisturization compared to baseline in participants with sensitive skin.
Scientific Reports, 2023The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical 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, 2017An 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, 2019Topical 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, 2022A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022Sensory skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols increased with alkane chain length, whereas 1,2-hexanediol showed the lowest objective skin irritation potential compared to both shorter and longer chain lengths, and percutaneous absorption negatively correlated with alkane chain length.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Disodium Edta, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
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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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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