Caudalie Vinoclean Moisturising Toner for combination skin
Rose Water
Vinolevure
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
Saccharide Isomerate
Butylene GlycolSuperior
- SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
One of the best toners for combination skin.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin as saccharide isomerate and sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan provide superior hydration and soothing effects, addressing oily shine. Rosa damascena flower water further complements these benefits with its calming properties.
- The formula is well-balanced for your skin type, offering effective moisturization without any harsh ingredients.
- 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
- Use this hydrating toner in your AM and PM routines. Start 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this hydrating toner after your cleanser and before your moisturizer or SPF. This keeps your skin balanced and ready.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin with your hands. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute before the next step.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better. Clean skin gives the best results for your oily shine goal.
- Avoid the eye area when using your hydrating toner. Always do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 500+ reviewsUsers with dry and sensitive skin frequently praise this toner for its gentle, hydrating properties and its ability to remove residual makeup without stripping the skin barrier. While many find the product soothing and effective for calming redness, the natural organic rose scent is highly polarizing; some describe it as fresh and relaxing, while others find it repulsive or reminiscent of "damp" or "rotten" smells.
Highlights
Hydrating & non-drying Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves your skin feeling lovely, smooth, silky.”
- “My face feels moisturized, not tight.”
- “Does not strip off all the natural moisture.”
Gentle & soothing Often Mentioned
- “Kind to your skin, not stingy.”
- “Calmed down my breakouts... and redness.”
- “Gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin.”
Effective cleansing Sometimes Noted
- “Removes the stuff from my face that's left even after cleansing.”
- “Perfect to use before or after removing make up.”
- “Clears off dust and pollutants.”
Refreshing scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells lovely and leaves your skin feeling lovely.”
- “The light rose scent is calming and not overpowering.”
- “Smells fresh and pleasant.”
Unpleasant smell Sometimes Noted
- “The smell is repulsive... smells like dirty skin.”
- “Smells like urine.”
- “Reminiscent of expired cosmetics.”
Caused irritation Rarely Noted
- “My face was covered in red spots after using it.”
- “Ended up breaking me out with large cystic acne.”
- “It burns and dries out the skin.”
Ineffective toner Rarely Noted
- “Felt more like water... didn't have any benefits.”
- “Not very moisturising.”
- “Just a very basic toner.”
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Questions and answers
What makes Caudalíe Moisturising Toner one of the best fits for combination skin?
This toner is one of the best fits because saccharide isomerate and sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan provide deep hydration and soothing effects that help balance oily shine on combination skin. Rose water adds calming properties, and the well-balanced formula is very unlikely to cause irritation.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for combination skin?
Saccharide isomerate and sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan make this toner a great fit for combination skin because they provide deep hydration and soothing effects that help manage oily shine. Rosa damascena flower water also helps by calming the skin without any harsh ingredients.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
What does Rose Water do for combination skin?
Rose water helps calm combination skin while keeping areas feeling soft and balanced. It is unlikely to cause irritation and provides gentle refreshing moisture throughout the day.
What does Vinolevure do for combination skin?
Vinolevure helps hydrate dry patches while keeping combination skin balanced and soft. It supports the skin barrier and may help calm irritation from environmental stress.
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2008Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This toner goes in your morning routine right after cleansing and before your moisturizer, and you can also use it for your weekly routine. It is a great fit because it keeps combination skin hydrated and calm while addressing oily shine.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this hydrating toner with retinol by applying it right after cleansing and before your retinol treatment to calm and hydrate your skin. This formula helps provide balanced moisture without harsh ingredients, making it unlikely to cause irritation when layered with active treatments.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this hydrating toner daily in your morning routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It is well-balanced for your skin type and is unlikely to cause irritation.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin because its well-balanced formula provides effective moisture without harsh ingredients. It has a very low risk of irritation and is safe for your skin type.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A novel moisturizer containing saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier recovery, improves hydration, reduces erythema, and alleviates discomfort compared to a control moisturizer following intense pulsed light treatment in subjects with skin aging.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025Formulations containing saccharide isomerate significantly improved transepidermal water loss, sebum secretion, and scalp flaking compared to a placebo formulation in an adult Chinese population affected by dandruff scalp.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins enhanced skin moisture and improved skin microrelief over 30 days in human volunteers compared to vehicle control.
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2008Topical moisturizers improved skin barrier function and surface moisture, while a postbiotic moisturizer with yeast extract uniquely supported microbiome balance and modulated biomarkers of skin barrier, structure, and inflammation in participants and ex vivo explants exposed to environmental aggressors.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020Skin 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, 2021Treatment 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, 2023Topical 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, 2022Topical 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, 2021Beta-glucan and porous PLGA membranes containing beta-glucan enhanced the proliferation, migration, and cellular responses of adult human dermal fibroblasts and adipose tissue-derived stem cells, and induced strong collagen gel contraction, while proving biologically safe.
Biomedical Materials, 2010Barley beta-glucan bioactive films prepared under mild and high alkaline conditions promote cell attachment and growth, reduce oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory cytokines while increasing anti-inflammatory cytokines, and accelerate fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts compared to untreated conditions.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Saccharide Isomerate, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan, Sodium Citrate
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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