COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Pad for combination skin
Propolis Extract
Honey Extract
Allantoin
Lactobionic Acid
Butylene Glycol
Average
- SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 exfoliation for your combination skin due to lactobionic acid and betaine salicylate, which gently renew the skin, while propolis and honey extracts provide antioxidant and humectant actions beneficial for combination skin.
- Glycerin and panthenol offer supportive hydration and soothing effects, which are generally beneficial but do not directly address your primary concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like propolis extract and honey extract, minimizing irritation risk.
How to apply
- Use your exfoliating toner during your PM routine. Start once a week and slowly build up if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply your exfoliating toner right after cleansing and before your favorite moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliating toner into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the exfoliating toner on clean and completely dry skin to get the best results for your combination skin.
- Always avoid the sensitive eye area and wear daily SPF to protect your skin.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsUsers with dull, dehydrated, or sensitive skin report significant improvements in hydration and radiance, frequently describing a "healthy glow" after use. The pads are widely praised for their ability to soothe redness and irritation, though some users with oily skin find the finish slightly tacky.
Highlights
Deep hydration & glow Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves a healthy glow”
- “skin looks glass-like”
- “very moisturizing for a pad”
- “plumps up dry patches”
Soothing & calming Often Mentioned
- “reduced redness immediately”
- “soothing on acne”
- “gentle on sensitive skin”
Convenient & hygienic Sometimes Noted
- “love the included tweezers”
- “pads are large and soft”
- “easy one-step skincare”
- “great for travel”
Generous essence Sometimes Noted
- “dripping with essence”
- “plenty of liquid left over”
- “pads stay wet until the end”
Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
- “leaves a sticky film”
- “hair sticks to face”
- “too tacky for morning use”
- “feels heavy initially”
Pad texture/thickness Rarely Noted
- “pads are too thick to mask with”
- “slides off the face”
- “exfoliation is too mild”
- “wish it was thinner”
Price per use Rarely Noted
- “pricey for daily use”
- “finished it too quickly”
- “toner bottle is better value”
- “wish there were more pads”
Sources: lovi.care, iherb.com, cosrx.com, sokoglam.com, yesstyle.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does COSRX Propolis Synergy Pad work for combination skin?
This toner works reasonably well for combination skin by offering gentle exfoliation and soothing hydration, though it does not directly target oily shine. A product of this type needs powerful exfoliating and pore-tightening ingredients to better balance and clear this skin type.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for combination skin?
Lactobionic acid and betaine salicylate help renew combination skin with moderate exfoliation, while propolis extract, honey extract, glycerin, and panthenol provide soothing hydration. A product for this skin needs stronger exfoliating ingredients to effectively control oily shine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
What does Propolis Extract do for combination skin?
Propolis extract helps calm redness and keeps breakouts under control while supporting skin healing, making it a great match for combination skin. It works to balance different areas of the face by soothing dry patches and calming oily zones without clogging pores.
What does Honey Extract do for combination skin?
Honey extract helps keep combination skin moisturized while supporting the skin barrier by gradually absorbing into the skin. It is unlikely to cause irritation and works well to maintain soft and smooth skin across both dry and oily areas.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This exfoliating toner goes into a combination skin routine once a week, starting slow before possibly using it more often if your skin tolerates it well. To work best for this skin, an exfoliating toner needs gentle acids to renew the surface alongside ingredients that help control oily shine.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliating toner with retinol by applying the toner first in your routine, but you may want to alternate nights to prevent irritation because both ingredients renew the skin. When using them together, a product of this type needs soothing and hydrating ingredients like panthenol and glycerin to keep combination skin calm.
How often should I use this toner?
Start by using this exfoliating toner once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you may carefully use it more often. Combination skin needs products that provide gentle renewal alongside ingredients that control oily shine.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause heavy breakouts on your combination skin, as it has a safe formula with soothing ingredients like propolis and honey extracts that minimize irritation. However, because it contains gentle exfoliating acids to renew the skin, it may occasionally cause mild purging as dead skin cells clear away. To better control oily shine and manage combination skin, this type of product also needs ingredients that balance oil production and purify pores.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Combining a 20% lactobionic acid peel with aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion increases skin hydration, improves elasticity, and decreases transepidermal water loss in 20 Caucasian females compared to lactobionic acid peel alone.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical 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, 2002A 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, 2017A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical propolis application significantly reduced postoperative pain, hemorrhage, and accelerated wound healing in patients undergoing tonsillectomy compared to a control group.
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2018Topical treatment with ethanol propolis extract resulted in complete mycological and clinical cure in 56.25% of patients with onychomycosis, demonstrating non-toxicity and effective antifungal activity against Trichophyton spp. both in vitro and in patients.
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018Topical hydrogel formulations containing hydroalcoholic extract of red propolis exhibited stability, non-Newtonian and pseudoplastic behavior, in vivo skin compatibility, and no skin irritancy.
Heliyon, 2022Honey-based dressings reduced mean healing duration, length of hospital stay, and VAS pain scores compared with povidone iodine-based dressings in 1236 participants.
Journal of Wound Care, 2021Topical honey application improved the mean duration of attacks and pain, occurrence of crusting, and healing time compared to acyclovir cream in 16 adult patients with recurrent labial and genital herpes lesions.
Medical Science Monitor, 2004Topical 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, 2016A 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, 2020An 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, 2018Lactobionic acid produced better skin performance with a lack of skin irritation and barrier impairment compared to glycolic acid in 77 healthy volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010An emulsion containing 10% lactobionic acid significantly reduces human skin surface pH without causing skin irritation or barrier impairment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Carboxytherapy alone and combined with lactobionic acid, ferulic acid, and ascorbic acid significantly reduced vascular dark circles and combined pigmentation in the tear trough and lower eyelid of 39 Caucasian participants.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2024
Why other toners fit combination skin better
Chemical peels with 30% supramolecular salicylic acid effectively treated acne and reduced facial sebum secretion while improving skin hydration and barrier function in 25 patients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Daily treatment with a facial serum containing multiple acids reduced post-inflammatory hyperchromia lesion grade and number by 29.4% at 56 days, and decreased skin oiliness by 30.7% at 7 days in Brazilian patients with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
Ingredients
Propolis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Honey Extract, Lactobionic Acid, Royal Jelly Extract, Glycerin, Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate
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.
-
Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
-
Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
-
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
-
Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
-
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
-
Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
-
Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
-
Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
How does it fit your skin?
Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.