mixsoon Bean Toner for oily skin
Glycine Seed Extract Soybean Seed Extract
Lactobacillus Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate
Glycerin
Allantoin
BetaineAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 benefits for oily shine and oily skin due to the presence of soybean seed extract and glycerin, which hydrate and help control oil. These ingredients also provide humectant action and support barrier repair, making it highly suitable for your oily skin.
- The formula is safe for your oily skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like glycerin and allantoin and lacks harsh or prohibited substances.
- This toner provides excellent hydration, supporting your skin's moisture balance.
How to apply
- Use your hydrating toner in your AM and PM routine every day to keep skin fresh.
- Apply this product after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users consistently describe this toner as an incredibly lightweight and watery formula that excels at soothing sensitive and acne-prone skin. It is praised for providing immediate hydration and strengthening the skin barrier without leaving any sticky residue, though some with very dry skin may find it too light on its own.
Highlights
Lightweight & fast Often Mentioned
- “texture is like water”
- “absorbs almost instantly”
- “not sticky”
- “lightweight watery toner”
Soothing & calming Often Mentioned
- “calms irritation”
- “soothes sensitive skin”
- “reduces discomfort”
- “great for redness”
Gentle & unscented Sometimes Noted
- “no smell”
- “does not cause acne”
- “gentle on sensitive skin”
- “non-irritating”
Hydrating Sometimes Noted
- “instantly replenishes moisture”
- “leaves skin plump”
- “refreshing hydration”
- “good moisture balance”
Too watery Sometimes Noted
- “runs out quickly”
- “too watery”
- “hard to control dispensing”
- “flies away quickly”
Not enough moisture Rarely Noted
- “too light for dry skin”
- “need to layer it”
- “better for oily skin”
- “not rich enough”
Price vs. volume Rarely Noted
- “runs out fast”
- “expensive for water texture”
- “bottle empties quickly”
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Questions and answers
How well does mixsoon Bean Toner work for oily skin?
This toner works for oily skin by offering moderate hydration and helping control oil with soybean seed extract and glycerin, though other products fit this skin type better. A product of this type needs ingredients like Sodium Hyaluronate and Centella Asiatica Extract to manage oily shine optimally.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily skin?
This toner works for oily skin thanks to soybean seed extract and glycerin, which hydrate and help control oily shine. An oily skin type needs lightweight hydrating and soothing ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and centella asiatica extract to manage moisture balance without heavy oils.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2018
What does Glycine Seed Extract do for oily skin?
Glycine Seed Extract helps hydrate and smooth oily skin while keeping it feeling soft and balanced. It is unlikely to cause heavy irritation or greasy buildup when used in your daily routine.
What does Lactobacillus Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate do for oily skin?
Lactobacillus Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate helps balance oily skin by improving the skin barrier and keeping it calm and hydrated. Because it is a fermented ingredient, it supports a healthy skin surface and is unlikely to cause irritation. An oily skin type needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that keep the skin clear and calm without feeling heavy.
Scientific Reports, 2023Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This hydrating toner goes right after cleansing in your morning routine. A product of this type for oily skin needs ingredients like soybean seed extract and glycerin to help control shine while keeping your skin balanced and hydrated.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner with retinol by applying the toner first to hydrate and soothe your skin, followed by your retinol treatment. Using a gentle, hydrating layer underneath helps keep your skin comfortable and is unlikely to interfere with your treatment.
How often should I use it?
You can use this hydrating toner daily in your morning routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. It helps balance moisture and control oil, though oily skin often benefits more from products that combine lightweight hydration with targeted oil-balancing actives.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2018
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin because it contains soothing ingredients like glycerin and allantoin and lacks harsh substances. Oily skin works best with a hydrating toner that also includes lightweight hydrators and balancing extracts to keep pores clear and skin smooth.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Molecules, 2024
Is it 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, 2017ANT1 soybean extract cream ameliorated complications and enhanced skin recovery after Nd:YAG laser therapy in 45 Asian women, with higher concentrations significantly reducing wrinkles, spots, and pores compared to placebo.
Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2018A 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, 2020A combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf extract and trimethylglycine in a 1:1 mass ratio synergistically increased aquaporin 3 expression by up to 380% in keratinocytes and safely improved skin hydration in healthy volunteers.
Molecules, 2024Genistein and daidzein inhibited UVB-induced hydrogen peroxide production in keratinocytes acting as free radical scavengers with negligible skin disruption, whereas glycitein showed no protective activity.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2008A phytoestrogen-enriched cosmetic formulation containing biotransformed soybean extract increased collagen-I expression in fibroblast cells and skin explants in an estrogen receptor beta-dependent manner without harming skin microbiota.
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research = Revista Brasileira de Pesquisas Medicas E Biologicas, 2023Soy extract and its constituent isoflavones reduced retinoid-induced epidermal hyperplasia by 16-41% in human skin organ cultures while stimulating fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis.
Experimental and Molecular Pathology, 2004Enzyme-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, 2015A 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, 2022A 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, 2020The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical 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, 2016An 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, 2018Prophylactic application of a topical scar gel containing Allium cepae extract, allantoin, and heparin significantly improves patient-assessed scar color, stiffness, and irregularity compared to no treatment in women following a cesarean section.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014Topical dry mouth products containing olive oil, betaine, and xylitol significantly increased unstimulated whole salivary flow rates, reduced xerostomia complaints, and improved quality of life in adults with polypharmacy-induced xerostomia compared to their normal routine care, with no clinically significant adverse events.
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2007Soaps containing betaine caused the least skin irritation compared to other tested soaps in twenty-eight healthy subjects, though irritation did not decrease with increasing concentrations of betaine.
Skin Research and Technology, 2003Mixed surfactant systems of sodium dodecyl sulfate and dimethyl dodecyl amido betaine significantly reduce acute skin irritation potential in human volunteers compared with the individual surfactants, demonstrating that irritation potential cannot be predicted by simple summation.
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 1998
Ingredients
Water, 2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glycine Seed Extract Soybean Seed Extract, Betaine, Allantoin, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Lactobacillus Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Rice Ferment, Lactobacillus Soybean Extract Ferment, Saccharomyces Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
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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