Mamonde Pore Clean Toner for dry sensitive skin
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Glycerin
1,2-HexanediolCaution
- CautionDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the products alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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 dry or flaky skin due to the presence of alcohol and sea silt, which can be drying and may not adequately hydrate your dry skin.
- The moderate pore cleansing from sea silt and houttuynia cordata extract is present, but the formula lacks deeply hydrating ingredients to counteract the drying effects of alcohol.
How to apply
- Use this toner as part of your AM and PM routine. Start applying it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin feels good.
- Apply this toner right after cleansing and before putting on your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2 to 3 drops of the toner into your face. Let it soak in for a minute before adding your next product.
- Put the toner on slightly damp skin to help it soak in better and soothe dry areas. Since your skin is sensitive, applying it on dry skin is also fine for extra comfort.
- Do a patch test before your first use and gently avoid the eye area .
People Say
★3.9Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsUsers with oily and combination skin generally praise this bi-phase toner for its ability to effectively absorb excess sebum and leave a matte, fresh finish without stripping moisture. While many appreciate its deep cleansing properties and cooling sensation, some reviewers note that it does not significantly shrink pore size and the high alcohol content can be irritating for sensitive or dry skin types.
Highlights
Effective oil control Mostly Mentioned
- “face barely blots now”
- “less oily finish”
- “controls oil all day”
- “matte not greasy”
Deep pore cleansing Often Mentioned
- “cotton pad turns brown”
- “pulls out dirt”
- “skin feels super clean”
- “removes dead skin”
High alcohol content Often Mentioned
- “smells like booze”
- “stings sensitive areas”
- “too much alcohol”
- “irritated my acne”
Non-stripping hydration Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels soft”
- “not drying at all”
- “hydrating for a pore toner”
- “doesn't strip skin”
Refreshing sensation Sometimes Noted
- “very refreshing”
- “cooling on skin”
- “feels nice and cold”
- “soothes heated skin”
Limited pore results Sometimes Noted
- “pores look same”
- “didn't remove blackheads”
- “no miracle for pores”
- “just a basic toner”
Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “leaked in package”
- “pump is messy”
- “spills easily”
- “cap doesn't seal well”
Key ingredients Rarely Noted
- “love the mud powder”
- “heartleaf calms skin”
- “mud absorbs oil well”
- “good ingredient list”
Inconvenient usability Rarely Noted
- “annoying to shake”
- “forget to mix it”
- “mud stays at bottom”
- “hard to mix”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “scent is too strong”
- “heavily fragranced”
- “smell lingers”
- “perfume is unnecessary”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Mamonde Pore Clean Toner for dry sensitive skin?
This toner offers moderate exfoliation using alcohol and sea silt that can be drying and may not adequately hydrate your dry sensitive skin. A product for this skin needs effective hydrating agents, soothing ingredients, and plenty of soft, moisturizing components to prevent irritation and keep your skin comfortable.
Which ingredients make this toner a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
Alcohol and sea silt make this toner a poor fit because they can be drying on dry sensitive skin. This type of skin needs soothing ingredients and deep hydrators like rich soft moisturizers to stay comfortable.
What does Houttuynia Cordata Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Houttuynia cordata extract helps calm dry sensitive skin by reducing redness and soothing irritation while supporting the skin barrier. It may also protect against everyday stress and environmental damage to keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.
What does Rosehip Fruit Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This toner is a poor match for dry sensitive skin because alcohol and sea silt can be drying and do not provide enough hydration. A routine for this skin needs gentle, soothing toners and hydrating ingredients like glycerin to keep skin soft and comfortable.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You should use caution when combining this toner with retinol on dry sensitive skin, as it contains alcohol and sea silt that can be drying and may not provide enough hydration. To care for this skin type properly, a routine needs deeply hydrating and skin-restoring ingredients like ceramides and gentle moisturizers to protect the skin barrier against irritation.
How often should I use this toner?
This toner is a poor match for your dry sensitive skin because alcohol and sea silt can be drying without adding enough moisture. A toner for this skin needs gentle, deeply hydrating ingredients to keep it soft and comfortable.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores, but the alcohol in it may dry out your skin and cause irritation. Dry and sensitive skin needs gentle, deeply hydrating ingredients like glycerin and ceramides instead of drying alcohols to stay soft and calm.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Quercetin phospholipids 1% cream significantly reduced UV-, histamine-, and chemical-induced skin erythema (-10.05%) and mean wheal diameter in 30 healthy human volunteers, showing comparable efficacy to 1% dexchlorpheniramine cream.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2016Quercetin-loaded niosomes formulated with Span60-RH40 at a 9:11 mass ratio improved quercetin solubility, photostability, sustained release, and transdermal penetration, yielding a skin retention 2.95 times higher than quercetin solution.
Molecules, 2019Optimized rutin-loaded glycerosomes formulated into a nanosunscreen gel demonstrated sustained drug release, greater skin permeation, good antioxidant activity, and better epidermal retention compared to the dermis, indicating high safety, stability, and sun protection factor values for topical administration.
Gels, 2023Topical treatments containing rosehip extract may reduce the size and erythema of postsurgical scars through macrophage polarization and inflammatory cytokine inhibition, though current clinical evidence remains insufficient to recommend its routine use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Sunflower and rosehip oil nanoemulsions prepared with a mix of phospholipids and synthetic emulsifiers permeated intact skin to the dermis and showed a more prominent healing effect in a human organotypic skin explant culture wound model compared to nanoemulsions prepared only with phospholipids.
Pharmaceutics, 2023Topical treatment with rosehip seed oil stimulates hair growth in telogenic C57BL/6 mice by inducing the early transition of hair follicles from the telogen to the anagen phase and upregulating hair growth-associated genes.
Preventive Nutrition and Food Science, 2023Artemisia princeps-derived nanovesicles accelerate cell proliferation, decrease senescence-associated beta-galactosidase activity, inhibit MMP-1 activity more effectively than EGCG, and increase procollagen type I expression in human dermal cells and skin models.
Journal of Extracellular Biology, 2025Artemisia annua aqueous extract increased the itching threshold, inhibited TSLP expression, and promoted FLG mRNA expression in in vitro and in vivo models.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024Artemisia Capillaris Thunb. extract protects human HaCaT keratinocytes from UVB-induced apoptosis and inflammation by suppressing the cGAS/STING signaling pathway.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2024A 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, 2017The 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, 2001A 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, 2022Sensory skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols increased with alkane chain length, whereas 1,2-hexanediol showed the lowest objective skin irritation potential compared to both shorter and longer chain lengths, and percutaneous absorption negatively correlated with alkane chain length.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011
Ingredients
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Xylitol, Sea Silt, Ppg-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Parfum, Calcium Chloride, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Sucrose, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Rice Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Glycine Soja Extract Sprout Soybean Extract Sprout, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Indole Acetic 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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