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LANEIGE Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer for oily acne-prone skin

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LANEIGE Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for oily acne-prone skin; other toners fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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

  • Suitable for oily skin as Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract provides antioxidant activity and mild astringent properties to help balance sebum production without being overly occlusive.
  • It offers moderate hydration due to glycerin and Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, which are beneficial for oily skin but do not specifically target acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin feels fine.
  • Apply your hydrating toner after cleansing and before putting on your moisturizer or SPF.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin with your hands. Let it ⏱absorb for a minute before adding your next product.
  • Applying the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin helps your face absorb it better. This keeps your oily skin balanced and hydrated.
  • Be sure to avoid the eye area when applying. Do a patch test before your first use to check for any reaction.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this milky hybrid toner is highly praised for delivering deep, long-lasting hydration and strengthening the skin barrier, creating a dewy glass skin finish. Some users with oily or acne-prone skin report it can be too rich or potentially clog pores.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “plump skin”
    • “saved my dry skin”
    • “instant moisture”
    • “long-lasting hydration”
  • Barrier support Often Mentioned
    • “soothing”
    • “calming redness”
    • “strengthens barrier”
    • “healed dry patches”
  • Glowy finish Often Mentioned
    • “glass skin”
    • “dewy glow”
    • “radiant”
    • “healthy sheen”
  • Makeup prep Sometimes Noted
    • “great base”
    • “makeup sits better”
    • “smooth canvas”
    • “no clinging”
  • Versatile texture Sometimes Noted
    • “milky”
    • “lightweight”
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “skip moisturizer”
  • Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “caused whiteheads”
    • “broke me out”
    • “clogged pores”
    • “acne flare-up”
  • Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
    • “messy bottle”
    • “squirts everywhere”
    • “hard to control”
    • “leaks”
  • Greasy feel Rarely Noted
    • “sticky finish”
    • “too oily”
    • “heavy film”
    • “greasy residue”
  • Reformulation concerns Rarely Noted
    • “less rich than original”
    • “too watery”
    • “preferred old formula”
    • “changed ingredients”

Sources: lovi.care, sephora.com, influenster.com, reddit.com, youtube.com, skinsort.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does LANEIGE Cream Skin work for oily acne-prone skin?

This toner works for oily acne-prone skin by providing moderate hydration and helping balance oil without causing irritation, though it does not specifically target breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs a lightweight, non-comedogenic product with multiple hydrating agents, beneficial peptides, hyaluronic acid, and ingredients that specifically target acne and blemishes.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps balance sebum production, while glycerin and Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil provide moderate hydration without feeling heavy. To truly fit oily acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs acne-fighting ingredients like Niacinamide or multiple types of hyaluronic acid and peptides for targeted blemish care and lightweight hydration.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?

Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Meadowfoam Seed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?

Meadowfoam seed oil helps lock in moisture for oily acne-prone skin without feeling heavy or greasy. Because this type of skin still needs proper balance, it benefits from lightweight, soothing plant oils and gentle hydrators that keep the skin smooth and calm.

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

This hydrating toner fits into your morning routine right after cleansing and before your moisturizer. For oily acne-prone skin, this product works fairly well, though this skin type needs targeted ingredients that actively clear blemishes and breakouts.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2009

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

You can use this toner before retinol to help keep your skin comfortable and hydrated. This type of routine benefits from incorporating ingredients that specifically target blemishes and breakouts.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this toner?

You can use this toner daily in your morning routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. It balances oil production without causing irritation, though oily acne-prone skin also needs targeted ingredients for blemishes.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This toner may cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin, as some reviewers complain about and because its glycerin and Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil do not specifically target acne and blemishes. Oily acne-prone skin needs products with targeted ingredients that actively clear pores and control breakouts.

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

  • 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

  • A preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol showed no delayed Type IV dermal sensitivity reactions in 200 subjects when tested as a 15% mixture in carbomer gel and in a cosmetic formulation.

    Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2009

  • Sensory 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

  • The 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, 2020

  • Ten 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, 2001

  • Niacinamide/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, 2012

  • Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017

  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009

  • Topical application of green tea extract encapsulated chitosan microparticles improved skin elasticity, melanin index, and facial wrinkles compared to a placebo in female volunteers without causing skin irritation.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

  • A 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, 2022

Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Disodium Edta, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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