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Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner for dry sensitive skin

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Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner

Average

  • AverageDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • Low RiskSafety

Works for dry sensitive skin; other toners fit it 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

  • Offers moderate exfoliation for your dry and sensitive skin due to glycolic acid, which aids in smoothing texture while glycerin and rice bran water provide general hydration benefits.
  • The humectant action of glycerin and propanediol offers moderate suitability for dry skin, though additional emollient ingredients would enhance optimal hydration.
  • The product is generally safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with a low risk of irritation from glycolic acid.

How to apply

  • Use this exfoliating toner only in your PM routine, starting 1×/week since your skin is sensitive. Carefully build up frequency only if your skin feels comfortable.
  • Apply the exfoliating toner after using your cleanser and before your final moisturizer. This ensures it works effectively on clean skin.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliating toner into your skin using your hands. Avoid rubbing to prevent any irritation.
  • Apply the exfoliating toner on completely dry skin to ensure better tolerance for your sensitive type. Let it absorb fully before moving to the next step.
  • Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area. Keep this product separate from other strong acids or retinoids to protect your skin barrier.

People Say

★4.1Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Users frequently praised the unique foam-to-liquid texture for being fun to use and gentler than typical exfoliating toners, with the Green Plum variant noted for smoothing texture and the Pure Cloud for soothing hydration. A significant number of reviewers complained about a sticky or tacky film left on the skin after absorption, and the product has since been reformulated into a standard liquid toner due to these texture and dispenser issues.

Highlights

  • Unique bubble texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “fun to apply”
    • “soft cloud-like foam”
    • “lightweight bubbles”
    • “absorbs quickly”
  • Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
    • “skin texture improved”
    • “smoother forehead”
    • “gentle daily exfoliator”
    • “pores appear smaller”
  • Hydrating and soft Often Mentioned
    • “felt hydrated”
    • “no tight feeling”
    • “moisturizes nicely”
    • “skin felt soft”
  • Discontinued product Often Mentioned
    • “hard to find”
    • “old packaging”
    • “discontinued”
    • “replaced by liquid version”
  • Sticky residue Often Mentioned
    • “formed a film”
    • “sticky finish”
    • “tacky feeling”
    • “shiny layer”
  • Brightening and glow Sometimes Noted
    • “nice sheen”
    • “glowy and dewy”
    • “skin looks brighter”
    • “healthy radiance”
  • Mild irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “sting a little bit”
    • “slight tingling”
    • “aggravated my skin”
    • “redness upon contact”
  • Dispenser issues Rarely Noted
    • “pump dispensed too much”
    • “hard to control”
    • “messy application”
    • “applicator didn't work well”

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Questions and answers

How well does Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner work for dry sensitive skin?

Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner works moderately well for dry sensitive skin, offering light smoothing and hydration with a low risk of irritation. A product of this type needs additional rich softening ingredients and deep hydrators to fully care for dry skin.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for dry sensitive skin?

Glycolic acid aids in smoothing dry skin texture with a low risk of irritation, while glycerin and rice bran water provide general hydration benefits. However, a product of this type needs additional emollient ingredients to enhance optimal hydration for dry and sensitive skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Green Plum do for dry sensitive skin?

Green Plum helps hydrate dry and sensitive skin while soothing irritation and keeping it feeling soft and smooth. Because this product is a weaker fit for your skin, it needs gentle ingredients like ceramides or panthenol and extra soothing benefits to truly comfort dry, sensitive areas.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025The Journal of Dermatology, 2015

What does Glycolic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?

Glycolic acid can be too harsh for dry sensitive skin and may cause irritation, so this skin type needs gentle calming ingredients and deeply nourishing moisturizers to keep the skin barrier safe and smooth.

Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997

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

This exfoliating toner fits into your routine once a week as a treatment step, though you may use it more often if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results. For dry sensitive skin, this type of product needs extra moisturizing ingredients like rich oils and butters to lock in hydration and prevent dryness.

Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this exfoliating toner in your evening routine, but use it carefully on separate nights from your retinol or apply it before retinol only if your skin tolerates it well. Because your skin is dry and sensitive, this product needs additional softening and moisture-locking ingredients to keep your skin comfortable.

How often should I use this toner?

Start by using this toner once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and sees good results, you can carefully use it more often. A product of this type needs softening and smoothing ingredients like glycolic acid alongside nourishing and softening ingredients like glycerin, honey extract, and plant waters to keep dry and sensitive skin comfortable.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?

This toner is unlikely to clog pores, but the glycolic acid may cause mild breakouts or purging as it clears out your skin, and this skin type needs extra softening ingredients for optimal moisture.

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, 2017

  • Topical application of 1,3-propanediol at various concentrations, alone or combined with butylene glycol and/or glycerol, increased skin hydration and reduced trans epidermal water loss in 30 healthy female subjects over an 8-hour period, with the 15% concentration and the addition of glycerol providing greater benefits.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

  • Prunus mume ripened seed extract protects against ultraviolet-induced skin aging in mice and human HaCaT cells by increasing SIRT1 and collagen levels while decreasing MMP-1, MMP-13, and ROS generation compared to untreated ultraviolet-exposed controls.

    Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2021

  • The novel compound FA-1 isolated from Prunus mume protects human bronchial epithelial cells and keratinocytes from cigarette smoke extract-induced DNA damage and apoptosis by reducing oxidative stress and augmenting ALDH isozymes and DNA repair proteins.

    Scientific Reports, 2018

  • Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2000

  • Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2017

  • Honey-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, 2021

  • Topical 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, 2004

  • Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.

    Rejuvenation Research, 2015

  • A 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, 2022

  • A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.

    Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020

  • Lipid extracts of Chlorella vulgaris and Arthrospira platensis protect Normal Human Dermal Fibroblasts against UVA-induced oxidative stress and 2-propanol-induced IL-6 expression in vitro.

    Food Science and Technology International = Ciencia Y Tecnologia de Los Alimentos Internacional, 2026

  • Oral and topical administration of ROQUETTE Chlorella sp. at higher doses significantly reduced skin inflammation scores and improved the healing process and duration of skin wounds in mice compared to untreated models.

    Anti-inflammatory & Anti-allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, 2014

  • Resilient factor (RF, an aqueous extract fraction of Chlorella) suppressed PMA- and UVB-induced MMP1 production, protein, and gene expression, prevented UVB-suppressed elastin protein, and increased pro-collagen mRNA expression in human skin fibroblasts compared to untreated controls.

    European Journal of Dermatology, 2008

Why other toners fit dry sensitive skin better

Ingredients

Water, Prunus Mume Fruit Water, Glycolic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Rice Bran Water, Honey Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Sodium Pca, Glucose, C12-14 Pareth-12, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Ethyl Hexanediol

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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