Dickinson's Hydrating Toner with Rose Water for combination skin
Witch Hazel
Rose Water
Sodium Hyaluronate
Vitamin E
Aloe BarbadensisAverage
- SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
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.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- This toner offers moderate benefits for your combination skin, with Sodium Hyaluronate and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice providing excellent hydration and soothing properties that complement your skin type.
- While beneficial for general skincare, the formula does not directly address your primary concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that would cause irritation.
How to apply
- Use this hydrating toner in your AM and PM routines. Start 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this hydrating toner after your cleanser and before your moisturizer or SPF. This keeps your skin balanced and ready.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin with your hands. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute before the next step.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better. Clean skin gives the best results for your oily shine goal.
- Avoid the eye area when using your hydrating toner. Always do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 3.8k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users widely praise this toner for its gentle, alcohol-free formula that effectively cleanses and refreshes the skin without causing dryness. The rose water and hyaluronic acid are frequently highlighted for providing a soothing, hydrating finish that leaves skin feeling soft and balanced. A small minority of users report sensitivity to the scent or mild dryness.
Highlights
Hydrating & non-drying Mostly Mentioned
- “moisturizes in the process”
- “skin does not feel cakey”
- “leaves skin feeling hydrated”
- “never tight or dry”
Refreshing & soothing Often Mentioned
- “feels calm and refreshed”
- “soothing sensation”
- “leaves skin feeling refreshed”
- “cool and smooth feel”
Effective cleansing Sometimes Noted
- “gets rid of impurities”
- “removes excess oils”
- “cleanses and refines pores”
- “removes remaining dirt”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells nice”
- “pleasant smell”
- “great smelling rose”
- “light rose scent”
Pore refining Sometimes Noted
- “pores cleansed”
- “minimizes and shrinks pores”
- “refines pores”
- “smoother skin texture”
Breakouts/irritation Rarely Noted
- “causing me to breakout”
- “stinging sensation”
- “skin reaction”
Dryness/tightness Rarely Noted
- “bit dry so I need moisturizer”
- “experienced dryness or stinging”
- “may worsen dryness”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “liquid shoots out quickly”
- “spray nozzle issues”
- “wasting product”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “strong or unpleasant”
- “smells artificial”
- “scent is too strong”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “sticky residue”
- “feels tacky”
- “heavy feel”
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Questions and answers
How well does Dickinson's Hydrating Toner work for combination skin?
Dickinson's Hydrating Toner works moderately well for combination skin because its ingredients provide nice hydration and soothe the skin, but it does not really tackle oily shine. To work best for this skin type, a toner needs effective hydrating and soothing ingredients that balance dry and oily areas and help control oily shine without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for combination skin?
Sodium Hyaluronate and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice make this toner a good fit for combination skin because they provide great moisture and calm the skin. A toner for combination skin needs effective hydrating and soothing ingredients that manage oily shine and balance dry and oily areas without causing irritation.
What does Witch Hazel do for combination skin?
Witch hazel helps calm redness, manages oily shine, and keeps skin feeling comfortable without making dry areas feel tight. It may also support skin barrier strength and reduce irritation.
What does Rose Water do for combination skin?
Rose water helps calm combination skin while keeping areas feeling soft and balanced. It is unlikely to cause irritation and provides gentle refreshing moisture throughout the day.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This toner goes in the morning routine right after the cleanser and before the moisturizer, and it is also used in the weekly routine after the cleansing mask. It is safe for your skin and provides good hydration and soothing, though managing oily shine requires a product that specifically targets excess oil.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner with retinol by applying the toner first after cleansing and letting it dry before putting on your retinol treatment. This toner is safe for your skin and provides good hydration and soothing benefits, but combination skin with oily shine needs a product that also helps control excess oil.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this hydrating toner daily in your morning routine, as it is safe for your skin and provides good soothing and hydrating benefits. However, because it does not directly target oily shine, combination skin often needs extra ingredients like niacinamide or clay to help control excess oil.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it has a safe formula without harsh ingredients that irritate the skin. Reviewers rarely report dryness or tightness from using it. To best manage oily shine on combination skin, a product of this type needs added ingredients that balance oil production and purify pores.
What the research says
Hamamelis bark proanthocyanidins strongly increased the proliferation of cultured human keratinocytes and reduced transepidermal water loss and erythema formation in SLS-irritated skin, whereas the polysaccharide fraction had no effect.
Phytochemistry, 2001Hyaluronic acid extracts are safe and efficacious products for skin repair when used in tissue regeneration alone or in combination with herbal or Western medicine.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015A Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract increased LOXL1 expression twofold, decreased elafin synthesis, restored functional elastic fibers, reduced nonfunctional elastin aggregates, decreased wrinkles, and improved skin firmness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018Witch hazel bark extract and hamamelitannin showed pronounced anti-inflammatory activity, supported keratinocyte migration in a wound healing assay, and inhibited Staphylococcus aureus growth, whereas their skin microbiota metabolite ellagic acid stimulated inflammatory mediator release.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025Hamamelis virginiana bark extract inhibited Cutibacterium acnes-induced IL-6 release and TNF-α-induced IL-8 release in human keratinocytes without showing antibacterial or antibiofilm activities.
Antioxidants, 2022Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A 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 aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
Why other toners fit combination skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Witch Hazel Distillate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Rosa Damascena Flower Water
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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