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SOME BY MI Super Matcha Pore Tightening Toner for dry sensitive skin

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SOME BY MI Super Matcha Pore Tightening Toner

Average

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

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 and pore tightening for your dry skin due to willow bark extract and niacinamide, while glycerin and Centella Asiatica extract provide hydration and soothing benefits for dryness and flakiness.
  • The formula is generally safe for your dry and sensitive skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
  • While beneficial for general hydration and soothing, the product's primary focus on pore tightening may not fully address your main goal of combating dryness and flakiness.

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

★4.6Overall rating based on 6.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users with oily and combination skin frequently praise this toner for its ability to control excess sebum and leave a refreshing, matte finish, often noting improvements in skin texture and pore cleanliness. Opinions on its pore tightening claims are mixed, and individuals with dry or sensitive skin often find the formula too drying or stripping.

Highlights

  • Refreshing texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “watery and light”
    • “absorbs immediately”
    • “non-sticky finish”
    • “cooling sensation”
    • “feels clean”
  • Effective oil control Often Mentioned
    • “keeps face matte”
    • “reduces grease”
    • “balances sebum”
    • “less shiny T-zone”
    • “oil-free all day”
  • Pore maintenance Often Mentioned
    • “pores look cleaner”
    • “blackheads reduced”
    • “pores appear smaller”
    • “smooths texture”
    • “clears impurities”
  • Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smells like matcha”
    • “fresh green tea scent”
    • “relaxing aroma”
    • “nice herbal smell”
    • “clean fragrance”
  • Drying for dry Sometimes Noted
    • “stripped my skin”
    • “too drying”
    • “felt tight afterwards”
    • “flaky patches”
    • “needs extra moisturizer”
  • Ineffective on pores Sometimes Noted
    • “no change in pores”
    • “pores same size”
    • “didn't tighten anything”
    • “just a regular toner”
    • “no visible difference”
  • Scent sensitivity Rarely Noted
    • “smell is too strong”
    • “fragrance irritated me”
    • “perfumey scent”
    • “dislike the smell”
  • Skin irritation Rarely Noted
    • “caused breakouts”
    • “red bumps appeared”
    • “stung my face”
    • “irritated sensitive skin”
    • “caused purging”

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Questions and answers

How well does SOME BY MI Super Matcha Pore Tightening Toner work for dry sensitive skin?

This toner works moderately well for dry sensitive skin by offering gentle exfoliation alongside soothing and hydrating ingredients, though its main focus on tightening pores may leave your skin wanting more moisture. To truly fit dry sensitive skin, a product of this type needs a richer blend of hydrating agents and gentle exfoliants that deeply boost moisture levels and smooth texture without any risk of irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

Glycerin and Centella asiatica extract make this toner a good fit for dry sensitive skin by helping provide hydration and soothing benefits to calm dryness and flakiness. While these ingredients offer soothing relief, an exfoliating toner for this skin type still needs a richer blend of effective hydrating agents and gentle exfoliants that boost moisture levels and improve texture without causing irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

What does Matcha Green Tea Leaf Extract do for dry sensitive skin?

Matcha Green Tea Leaf Extract helps soothe irritation and calm redness while boosting skin hydration and protecting the barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect against everyday environmental stress for dry and sensitive skin.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019

What does Bha do for dry sensitive skin?

Bha may help clear pores for dry sensitive skin, but because it removes dead skin, it requires careful use to avoid irritation. Dry and sensitive skin needs formulas with soothing ingredients and extra moisture to protect the skin barrier.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025The British Journal of Dermatology, 1999

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

This exfoliating toner goes after cleansing in your evening routine, starting at once a week so your skin can adjust comfortably. A product for this skin needs plenty of hydrating and soothing ingredients like glycerin and Centella Asiatica extract to keep dry and flaky areas feeling soft and calm.

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

You can use this toner in your routine, but apply your retinol after it and ensure your skin tolerates both without extra dryness. Because this toner provides mild exfoliation with willow bark extract, using it alongside retinol may increase the likelihood of irritation for sensitive skin.

How often should I use this toner?

Start by using this exfoliating toner once a week to see how your dry, sensitive skin responds, and if you tolerate it well and see good results, you may carefully use it more often. To properly care for this skin type, a product of this type needs extra soothing and hydrating ingredients like glycerin and Centella Asiatica extract to keep your skin soft and calm.

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

This exfoliating toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin, as it lacks heavy, pore-clogging ingredients. However, because it contains exfoliating willow bark extract, it may cause mild dryness or irritation if your skin is already very dry.

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (hexyl cinnamal).

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

  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

  • Topical 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, 2017

  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009

  • An 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, 2019

  • A 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, 2019

  • Bioactive lipid nanocarriers co-loaded with willow bark or ivy leaf extracts and UV-filters provided pronounced UVA photoprotection up to an SPF-equivalent value of 13 and a maximum in vivo skin hydration effect of 97% when prepared with pomegranate oil.

    Nanomaterials, 2022

  • A topical serum containing 0.5% salicin applied twice daily reduced visible signs of skin aging, including wrinkles and tactile roughness, in 30 female subjects over 12 weeks compared to baseline.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010

  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008

  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005

  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020

  • 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 treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008

Why other toners fit dry sensitive skin better

Ingredients

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Willow Bark Extract, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Chloride, Silica, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Leaf Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Butylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hexyl Cinnamal

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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