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VT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad for oily skin

High

  • SuperiorOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for oily skin; a few toners fit it even 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

  • Excellent suitability for your oily skin is provided by salicylic acid and centella asiatica extract, which work to manage excess sebum and calm inflammation. Willow bark extract and madecassoside further support oil control and skin soothing, enhancing the overall efficacy for your concerns.
  • The formula offers moderate exfoliation, effectively managing oiliness without causing irritation, and includes beneficial ingredients like allantoin and beta-glucan for added hydration and comfort.
  • This product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your soothing toner 3 times a week and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply your soothing toner after cleansing and before 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 moving on ⏱ to the next step.
  • For the best results , apply your soothing toner to slightly damp skin to help it sink in better.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a quick patch test before using the soothing toner for the very first time.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 300+ reviews

Users with acne-prone and sensitive skin frequently praise these pads for their ability to soothe redness and calm breakouts while providing mild exfoliation through BHA. The majority of reviewers report smoother skin texture and improved hydration without stickiness, though a small minority found the scent too strong or the pads slightly rough.

Highlights

  • Soothing & calming Mostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry breakouts”
    • “reduced redness immediately”
    • “great for sensitive days”
    • “soothing cooling effect”
  • Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
    • “skin feels softer”
    • “removed dead skin flakes”
    • “gentle daily exfoliation”
    • “helped with texture”
  • Hydrating & non-sticky Often Mentioned
    • “leaves skin fresh not sticky”
    • “hydrating enough for oily skin”
    • “perfect prep for makeup”
    • “refreshing moisture”
  • Generous essence Sometimes Noted
    • “tons of essence left”
    • “never dry”
    • “dripping with product”
    • “very saturated pads”
  • Hygienic packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “love the included tweezers”
    • “keeps bacteria out”
    • “convenient lid holder”
    • “hygienic design”
  • Strong scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smells like medicine”
    • “scent is too strong”
    • “fragrance lingered”
    • “herbal smell is intense”
  • Packaging flaws Rarely Noted
    • “nowhere to clip tweezers”
    • “tweezers fall inside”
    • “lid doesn't hold tweezers well”
  • Pad size/texture Rarely Noted
    • “pads are quite small”
    • “wish they were bigger”
    • “rough side felt scratchy”
    • “texture a bit harsh”
  • Potential irritation Rarely Noted
    • “stung my sensitive skin”
    • “caused minor breakout”
    • “too active for daily use”

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Questions and answers

What makes VT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad a great fit for oily skin?

VT Cosmetics Cica Mild Toner Pad is a great fit for your oily skin because it uses salicylic acid and centella asiatica extract to manage excess oil and calm inflammation. Willow bark extract and madecassoside further support oil control and comfort, helping you gently manage oiliness without causing irritation.

BioMed Research International, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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

Salicylic acid and centella asiatica extract make this toner a great fit by helping to manage excess oil and calm inflammation. Willow bark extract and madecassoside further support oil control and soothe the skin, while ingredients like allantoin and beta-glucan provide gentle hydration and comfort.

BioMed Research International, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

What does Centella Asiatica do for oily skin?

Centella asiatica helps calm angry breakouts and adds light moisture without feeling heavy on oily skin. It may also reduce redness and balance the skin barrier.

Molecules, 2023Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 2019

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017

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

This soothing toner is a great fit for your oily skin and goes into your routine as a hydrating step or a cleansing toner depending on your regimen. It helps manage excess sebum and calm inflammation without causing irritation.

BioMed Research International, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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

You can use this toner with retinol by applying it before your retinol treatment to help manage oil and calm your skin. The formula's gentle ingredients are unlikely to cause irritation when combined properly, though you should watch how your skin feels.

How often should I use this toner?

Start using this toner once a week because it exfoliates, and if your oily skin handles it well, you may carefully use it more often. Salicylic acid and centella asiatica help manage excess oil and calm inflammation without causing irritation.

BioMed Research International, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it features salicylic acid and willow bark extract to help manage excess oil without irritation. Its soothing ingredients and gentle formula make it safe for your skin type.

BioMed Research International, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A 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, 2020
  • Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
  • Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • 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
  • 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 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • A 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, 2018
  • Topical propolis application significantly reduced postoperative pain, hemorrhage, and accelerated wound healing in patients undergoing tonsillectomy compared to a control group.

    Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2018
  • Topical treatment with ethanol propolis extract resulted in complete mycological and clinical cure in 56.25% of patients with onychomycosis, demonstrating non-toxicity and effective antifungal activity against Trichophyton spp. both in vitro and in patients.

    Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018
  • 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, 2010
  • Treatment 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, 2024
  • Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010
  • Treatment with topical formulations containing beta-glucan combined with nanofractional radiofrequency plus magnetic nanofractional radiofrequency showed the best efficacy and was tolerable and effective in Chinese women with abdominal stretch marks compared to control groups.

    Dermatology and Therapy, 2023
  • Topical beta-glucan mildly improved striae gravidarum, 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser showed better results than topical beta-glucan, and the combined strategy further improved striae gravidarum atrophy compared to single treatment.

    The Journal of Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical application of oat beta-glucan ameliorates epidermal hyperplasia and accelerates epidermal barrier recovery by promoting keratinocyte differentiation through dectin-1-mediated ERK and p38 signaling pathways that upregulate CaSR expression.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Propolis Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Witch Hazel Leaf Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Tromethamine, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Chlorphenesin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Disodium Edta, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 1,2-Hexanediol

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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