Epionce Purifying Toner for dry skin
Salicylic Acid
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract Marshmallow Root Extract
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Grape Seed Extract
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Caution
- CautionDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for dry skin; the cleansing toners alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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 or flaky skin due to salicylic acid and willow bark extract, but the inclusion of alcohol denat and menthol may exacerbate dryness and irritation.
- While glycerin is present to provide some humectant action, the overall formulation is not ideal for your dry skin type.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using the cleansing toner 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the cleansing toner after your cleanser, and before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the cleansing toner into your skin and let it absorb for a minute before layering.
- Apply the cleansing toner on slightly damp skin to help with hydration and absorption.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.3k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this toner is highly praised for its gentle, non-stripping formula, effectively balancing skin, reducing excess oil, and clearing breakouts without causing irritation. It is particularly beneficial for sensitive, acne-prone, or combination skin types, leaving the skin feeling refreshed and clean. Some users find the price to be high and results to be subtle and slow, with it not being the best option for severe acne.
Highlights
Gentle on skin Mostly Mentioned
- “Super gentle on my sensitive skin”
- “Doesn't irritate my face”
- “Never irritates my skin even with consistent use”
Controls oil Often Mentioned
- “Keeps all the oil off my skin”
- “Controls the oiliness”
- “Leaves skin feeling less oily”
Reduces acne Often Mentioned
- “Helps clear up my acne”
- “Truly transformed my skin”
- “Helps reduce breakouts”
Refreshing feel Sometimes Noted
- “Makes my skin feel clean and refreshed”
- “Invigorating”
- “Noticeably smooth and clean”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “Expensive, yes”
- “Price may be hard to justify”
- “Not cheap”
Not for severe acne Rarely Noted
- “Not a strong exfoliant for severe acne”
- “Won't deliver dramatic results alone for cystic acne”
Slow results Rarely Noted
- “Works slowly and subtly”
- “Won't deliver dramatic results alone”
- “Requires patience”
Sources: lovi.care, dermstore.com, skintruth.com, lovelyskin.com, koreancosmetics.cy, derbytelegraph.co.uk, and more
Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Epionce Purifying Toner for dry skin?
Lovi advises caution because alcohol denat and menthol may make dry skin even drier and more irritated, even though salicylic acid and willow bark help with flaky spots. A better product for dry skin needs gentle, non-irritating ingredients like glycerin or shea butter along with soothing extracts to lock in moisture and keep skin soft.
Which ingredients make this toner a poor fit for dry skin?
Alcohol denat and menthol in this toner may exacerbate dryness and irritation on your dry skin. A product for this skin needs soothing and moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and shea butter to provide essential moisture without irritation.
What does Salicylic Acid do for dry skin?
Salicylic acid is generally not a good fit for dry skin, as it is meant to clear out pores and remove dead skin rather than hydrate. Because dry skin needs soothing and moisture rather than exfoliation, a product for dry skin needs nourishing ingredients like urea to lock in moisture and keep the skin soft.
What does Orange Fruit Extract do for dry skin?
Orange Fruit Extract helps refresh dry skin while giving it a smoother and brighter look. It is unlikely to cause irritation and works gently to improve how your skin feels.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This toner is a poor fit for dry skin because alcohol denat and menthol may make dryness and irritation worse, though salicylic acid offers moderate exfoliation. A toner for this skin type needs soothing, deeply hydrating ingredients like glycerin and marshmallow root extract to keep it soft and comfortable.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
It is best to skip this toner when using retinol on dry skin, because alcohol denat and menthol may make dryness and irritation worse. This skin type needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and barrier-restoring components like ceramides instead.
How often should I use this toner?
You should use this toner at most once a week on your dry skin, as its ingredients may dry you out further and cause irritation. If you see good results and tolerate it well, you can carefully use it more often. A toner for this skin type needs soothing, hydrating ingredients like glycerin and marshmallow root extract to keep skin soft and comfortable.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, but its alcohol denat and menthol may make dry skin even drier and more irritated. A product for dry skin needs gentle ingredients like extra glycerin and rich plant oils to soothe and keep skin soft.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (limonene and linalool) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical CE Ferulic plus resveratrol BE serum following ablative fractional CO2 laser treatment reduced erythema index (308.9 vs. 325.3), shortened complete scabbing detachment time (6.0 vs. 6.5 days), decreased melanin index (-7.4% vs. +0.2%), and improved skin hydration compared to normal saline in 51 Chinese patients.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024Resveratrol cream improved skin hydration and tightening compared to cream without resveratrol in a group of probands.
Acta Biochimica Polonica, 2019Topical application of a water-in-oil emulsion containing 2% Muscat hamburg grape seed extract significantly improved melanin, elasticity, and sebum content compared to a placebo in human volunteers over 8 weeks, with no reported skin hypersensitivity.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Copper Oxide nanoparticles synthesized using cucumber extract exhibited antibacterial, antifungal, UV protection, and reactive-oxygen species inhibition properties with low cellular toxicity and skin-rejuvenating effects when incorporated into skin cream.
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets, 2021Topical treatment with Holothuria parva extract gel showed significant wound contraction compared to the negative control in full-thickness wounded rats.
The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Alcohol Denat, Butylene Glycol, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract Marshmallow Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Disodium Edta, Glycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract Lavender Flower Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Menthol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark Extract, Triethanolamine, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Grape Seed Extract, Blue 1
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