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Farmacy Deep Sweep 2% BHA Pore Cleaning Toner for sensitive skin

Average

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for sensitive skin; other toners fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 normal skin with sensitivity, as salicylic acid and lactic acid help decongest pores while glycerin and arginine provide hydration and soothing benefits.
  • The toner is generally safe for your normal skin, with no harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing agents like arginine and glycerin.
  • It provides general skincare benefits for redness and irritation, though it may not offer optimal emollient benefits for your specific needs.

How to apply

  • Use your exfoliating toner as part of a PM routine once a week to start. Carefully increase frequency only if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this exfoliating toner after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It fits right into your usual step for toners.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliating toner into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep redness down.
  • Apply the exfoliating toner on completely dry skin to help improve your skin's tolerance. This helps protect your sensitive face.
  • Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area . Skip strong acids or retinoids on the same night.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 1.3k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users with combination and oily skin frequently praise this toner for effectively reducing excess oil and clearing blackheads without stripping the moisture barrier. Many report a refreshing, non-irritating experience that minimizes the appearance of pores. A minority of users find the texture tacky or the herbal scent overpowering.

Highlights

  • Gentle, non-drying Mostly Mentioned
    • “no stinging sensation”
    • “doesn't strip my skin”
    • “gentle enough for daily use”
    • “hydrating feel”
  • Clears acne Often Mentioned
    • “cleared my blackheads”
    • “stopped my breakouts”
    • “skin is finally clear”
    • “removed deep congestion”
  • Controls oil Often Mentioned
    • “less greasy in mornings”
    • “controls my T-zone oil”
    • “keeps shine away”
    • “balances oil production”
  • Refines pores Sometimes Noted
    • “pores look invisible”
    • “tightened my pores”
    • “texture is smoother”
    • “minimized large pores”
  • Refreshing feel Sometimes Noted
    • “feels so refreshing”
    • “cooling effect”
    • “wake up call for skin”
    • “feels clean”
  • Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves a tacky film”
    • “feels sticky”
    • “takes long to dry”
    • “residue sits on skin”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “broke me out bad”
    • “caused cystic acne”
    • “irritated my sensitive skin”
    • “too much fragrance”
  • High price point Rarely Noted
    • “too expensive”
    • “pricey for a toner”
    • “not worth the money”
    • “better cheaper alternatives”
  • No visible results Rarely Noted
    • “did nothing for pores”
    • “saw no difference”
    • “just expensive water”
    • “ineffective for me”
  • Overpowering scent Rarely Noted
    • “smells like salad dressing”
    • “scent is too strong”
    • “dislike the herbal smell”
    • “smells like food”

Sources: lovi.care, sephora.my, farmacybeauty.com, kohls.com, spacenk.com, nymag.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Farmacy Deep Sweep work for sensitive skin?

This exfoliating toner offers moderate decongesting benefits for sensitive skin using salicylic acid and lactic acid, while glycerin and arginine help keep skin calm and hydrated. It is generally safe, though it may not offer optimal hydration and soothing benefits for your specific needs. An exfoliating toner for sensitive skin needs effective soothing ingredients and rich hydrating agents to maintain skin balance and prevent irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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

Salicylic acid and lactic acid help decongest pores, while glycerin and arginine provide soothing hydration for your sensitive skin. To truly feel like a great fit for this skin type, a product of this type needs extra soothing and hydrating ingredients that protect against redness and irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Bha do for sensitive skin?

BHA helps keep sensitive or oily skin calm and clear by gently clearing out pores and lowering extra oil without causing a lot of irritation. Clinical studies show that regular use can improve breakouts and keep the skin barrier feeling comfortable.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 2016

What does Moringa Oil do for sensitive skin?

Moringa oil helps calm red and irritated skin because it has natural soothing properties that reduce inflammation. It is also unlikely to clog pores, making it gentle enough for everyday use on sensitive areas.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2020International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023

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

This toner goes after cleansing in both morning and evening routines. Sensitive skin of this type needs an exfoliating toner with gentle acids to clear pores, alongside soothing ingredients and hydrators to prevent irritation and keep the skin calm.

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

You can use this toner with retinol by using them on alternate nights or by putting on the toner first, waiting for it to dry, and then applying your retinol. This helps prevent irritation on sensitive skin while keeping your pores clear. Sensitive skin using exfoliating toners also needs rich moisturizing and soothing ingredients like glycerin and plant extracts to keep the skin calm and hydrated.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How often should I use this toner?

Start by using this exfoliating toner once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and you see good results, you can carefully use it more often. Because this toner only offers an average fit for sensitive skin, this skin type needs extra soothing and hydrating ingredients to stay calm and comfortable.

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

This toner is unlikely to clog pores for sensitive skin, though a low number of reviewers do report breakouts. Because it contains exfoliating acids that help clear out pores, a product of this type needs strong soothing and hydrating ingredients like glycerin and arginine to keep sensitive skin calm.

Journal 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Aqueous standardized leaf extracts of Moringa oleifera showed the highest human dermal fibroblast and human keratinocyte proliferation and migration properties, leading to the development of an alginate-pectin film dressing with optimal physicochemical properties.

    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2018
  • Topical administration of Moringa oleifera seed extract on excision wounds in male albino rabbits significantly increased the wound healing rate, elevated TGF-β1, VEGF, and Type I collagen relative expression, and reduced inflammatory markers like IL-1β and TNF-α compared to untreated and MEBO-treated groups.

    Antioxidants, 2022
  • Moringa oleifera leaf extracts provided significant UV protection with an SPF of 2 at 2% to 4% concentrations and showed no significant irritant potential in cosmetic formulations.

    Molecules, 2018
  • Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.

    Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016
  • A fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres, and papain glycospheres in aqueous gel applied once daily for 12 weeks achieved a 41% mean reduction in GAGS score and a 40.8% mean reduction in total lesions, with 15.3% of patients experiencing mild to moderate local side effects, in 94 evaluable patients with comedonal-papular, mild to moderate acne of the face.

    Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
  • Reflux extraction of Carica papaya leaves yielded higher antioxidant capacity and superior in vitro wound-healing activities including fibroblast proliferation, cell migration, and collagen synthesis in human skin fibroblasts compared to ultrasonic-assisted extraction and agitation.

    Molecules, 2020
  • Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.

    Cutis, 2004
  • Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992
  • A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.

    The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Lipid extracts of Chlorella vulgaris and Arthrospira platensis protect Normal Human Dermal Fibroblasts against UVA-induced oxidative stress and 2-propanol-induced IL-6 expression in vitro.

    Food Science and Technology International = Ciencia Y Tecnologia de Los Alimentos Internacional, 2026
  • Oral and topical administration of ROQUETTE Chlorella sp. at higher doses significantly reduced skin inflammation scores and improved the healing process and duration of skin wounds in mice compared to untreated models.

    Anti-inflammatory & Anti-allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, 2014
  • Resilient factor (RF, an aqueous extract fraction of Chlorella) suppressed PMA- and UVB-induced MMP1 production, protein, and gene expression, prevented UVB-suppressed elastin protein, and increased pro-collagen mRNA expression in human skin fibroblasts compared to untreated controls.

    European Journal of Dermatology, 2008

Ingredients

Water, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, Lactobacillus Papaya Extract Fruit Ferment, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Water, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Water, Chlorella Ferment, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Gluconolactone, Maltodextrin, Glucose, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate

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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