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MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Blemish Pad for dry skin

High

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

One of the best toners for dry skin.

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

  • Highly suitable for your dry skin due to the presence of glycerin and madecassoside, which provide humectant and barrier repair actions respectively, addressing your dry or flaky skin concerns.
  • The product offers excellent soothing and calming effects with madecassoside and centella asiatica extract, reducing redness and irritation for your dry skin.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your soothing toner 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply your soothing toner after cleansing, and before putting on your moisturizer or SPF.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin with your hands. Let it absorb for a minute before adding your next product.
  • Apply the soothing toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better. This works great for dry or flaky skin to lock in extra moisture.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area when applying the soothing toner. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 13.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this product is widely praised by users with acne-prone and sensitive skin for its ability to rapidly calm redness and smooth rough texture. Many users enjoy using the pads as a daily toner or mini-mask to fade post-acne marks and hydrate the skin, though a minority experience stickiness or initial purging.

Highlights

  • Calms redness Mostly Mentioned
    • “Redness significantly decreased overnight”
    • “Soothes my angry hormonal acne”
    • “Instantly cools down heated skin”
    • “Best for calming irritated barriers”
  • Generous essence Often Mentioned
    • “Pads are soaking wet until the last one”
    • “Leftover essence is enough for my neck”
    • “Never dries out in the tub”
    • “Super saturated and hydrating”
  • Improves texture Often Mentioned
    • “Tiny bumps on forehead disappeared”
    • “Skin feels smoother and softer”
    • “Helps flatten active breakouts”
    • “Texture looks less rough under makeup”
  • Convenient masking Sometimes Noted
    • “Sticks perfectly to cheeks as a mask”
    • “Square shape covers more area”
    • “I leave them on for 10 minutes like a sheet mask”
    • “Great for spot treating specific areas”
  • Sticky/tacky finish Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves a sticky film on my face”
    • “Takes a long time to fully absorb”
    • “Feels heavy if you don't pat it in well”
    • “Too tacky for morning use under makeup”
  • Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Caused tiny whiteheads on my chin”
    • “My skin purged for the first week”
    • “Broke me out in cystic acne”
    • “Not suitable for my fungal acne”
  • Herbal scent Rarely Noted
    • “Smells slightly like medicine”
    • “Scent is a bit strong initially”
    • “Has a weird herbal fragrance”
    • “Not a fan of the tea-tree like smell”
  • Rough pad texture Rarely Noted
    • “Gauze side feels a bit scratchy”
    • “Too harsh for physical exfoliation”
    • “Material is stiffer than other toner pads”
    • “Irritated my skin when wiping”

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Questions and answers

What makes MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Blemish Pad a great fit for dry skin?

MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Blemish Pad is a great fit for dry skin because it combines glycerin and madecassoside to draw in moisture and help repair your skin barrier. It also uses centella asiatica extract to calm redness and irritation, and has a very safe formula that is unlikely to cause any irritation.

Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

This toner is a great fit for dry skin thanks to glycerin and madecassoside, which help bring moisture back to flaky areas and repair your skin barrier. Centella asiatica extract also helps calm redness and irritation, and the formula has a very safe profile without harsh ingredients.

Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

What does Madecassoside do for dry skin?

Madecassoside helps dry skin by boosting moisture and supporting the skin barrier so it holds onto water better. It also calms irritation and protects skin cells from everyday damage.

Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Niacinamide do for dry skin?

Niacinamide helps dry skin by strengthening the skin barrier, increasing hydration, and reducing water loss. It supports ceramide production and helps keep the surface smooth and calm. This ingredient tends to be very well tolerated and is unlikely to irritate dry skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

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

This toner goes in your morning routine right after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It is a great fit for dry skin because it helps draw in moisture and calms redness without any harsh ingredients that might cause irritation.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

You can use this soothing toner with retinol by applying the toner first to damp skin and following with your retinol treatment. This helps calm your skin and supports your skin barrier while you use retinol, keeping irritation unlikely.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this toner?

This soothing toner is a great fit for your dry skin, and exfoliating pads like this are best started just once a week. If your skin handles it well and feels soft and smooth, you may carefully use it more often.

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

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as it has a very low risk of causing breakouts and contains no harsh ingredients. It helps keep skin calm while adding moisture without heavy oils.

Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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, 2016
  • A 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, 2020
  • An 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, 2018
  • Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015
  • Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2015
  • Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.

    Advanced Science, 2025

Ingredients

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, Octyldodeceth-16, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Butylene Glycol, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Madecassoside, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid

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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