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SkinCeuticals Conditioning Toner for sensitive skin

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SkinCeuticals Conditioning Toner

Average

  • AverageNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

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 normal skin due to glycolic acid and salicylic acid, but the presence of Alcohol Denat and Eucalyptus Globulus Oil may be too harsh and drying for your sensitive skin and could exacerbate redness and irritation.
  • While the exfoliating acids help decongest pores and smooth texture, the overall formulation does not directly address your primary concerns of redness and irritation.
  • The product is safe for your sensitive skin as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients.

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

★4.8Overall rating based on 300+ reviews

This product is highly effective for oily and acne-prone skin, with users frequently noting its ability to deeply cleanse and gently exfoliate without irritation. Many report improved skin texture, reduced pore size, and a refreshed, hydrated complexion. It is also often praised for its effectiveness in managing adult acne and sensitive skin concerns. A moderate number of users find the natural fragrance to be strong.

Highlights

  • Deep cleansing Mostly Mentioned
    • “gets whatever my cleanser couldn't”
    • “clears up any remaining cleanser and excess sebum”
    • “effectively remove any remaining impurities after cleansing”
    • “remove any makeup residue”
  • Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
    • “helps with gentle exfoliation that doesn't inflame”
    • “exfoliates skin cells, and it leaves skin feeling fresh”
    • “loaded with exfoliating acids plus some hydrating ingredients”
    • “leaves my face feeling fresh and exfoliated”
  • Softens and hydrates Often Mentioned
    • “leaves my skin feeling soft and plump”
    • “leaves my skin feeling hydrated without leaving any residue”
    • “leaves my skin feeling soft and not sticky”
    • “keeps my skin smooth and supple”
  • Reduces acne Sometimes Noted
    • “helping with my adult acne”
    • “helping with pores and oily skin”
    • “highly recommend this refreshing toner to people like me with sensitive skin that breaks out easily”
    • “preventing breakouts, and reducing pore size”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “Not really a fan of the strong fragrance used in it”
    • “I hate smelling it every time I apply it”
    • “scent of this product is too strong”
    • “Some consumers feel that the smell is strong”
  • Cap design Rarely Noted
    • “With the old one, I always lost some of the toner”
    • “lost some of the toner when pouring it onto a cotton pad”
    • “I also like the new cap”
  • Potential dryness Rarely Noted
    • “Can strip moisture and worsen dryness”
    • “Not for sensitive skin”
    • “A little strong - but still great!”
    • “overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier”

Sources: lovi.care, dermstore.com, lovelyskin.com, theskincarestudioct.com, reddit.com, skincare.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does SkinCeuticals Conditioning Toner work for sensitive skin?

SkinCeuticals Conditioning Toner is an average fit for sensitive skin because its glycolic and salicylic acids help smooth texture, but alcohol denat and eucalyptus oil may dry out your skin and cause redness. An exfoliating toner for sensitive skin needs soothing and hydrating ingredients to calm irritation while it clears pores.

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

Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid help clear pores and make your skin smooth, but this toner is only an average fit for sensitive skin because Alcohol Denat and Eucalyptus Globulus Oil may dry it out and cause redness. An exfoliating toner for sensitive skin needs soothing extracts and hydrating ingredients to calm irritation while it works.

What does Glycolic Acid do for sensitive skin?

Glycolic acid can be too harsh for sensitive skin, leaving it dry and irritated, so this type of skin needs a gentler exfoliating ingredient and calming plant extracts to keep the skin barrier safe and comfortable.

Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2022

What does Salicylic Acid do for sensitive skin?

Salicylic acid may cause irritation on sensitive skin, so it requires careful use and good sun protection to keep skin comfortable. A product for this skin type needs gentle, soothing ingredients and a mild formula that respects the skin barrier.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 1999International Journal of Toxicology, 2003

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

This exfoliating toner fits into a sensitive skin routine starting at once a week, as long as it does not dry out your skin or cause redness. Because this product contains alcohol and eucalyptus oil that may be too harsh, sensitive skin needs a soothing toner with calming, hydrating ingredients instead.

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

This exfoliating toner is an average fit for your sensitive skin because ingredients like alcohol and eucalyptus oil may be too drying and cause redness when combined with retinol. If you choose to use both, apply the toner first after cleansing to let it absorb, wait a few minutes, and then follow with your retinol product on separate nights to minimize potential irritation.

How often should I use this toner?

Start using this toner once a week because the acids and drying ingredients like alcohol and eucalyptus oil may cause redness and irritation on your sensitive skin. If your skin tolerates it well without dryness, you can carefully use it more often, but sensitive skin needs a gentle toner with soothing and hydrating ingredients instead.

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

This toner helps smooth texture and decongest pores for sensitive skin because it contains glycolic acid and salicylic acid. However, alcohol denat and eucalyptus globulus oil may dry out your skin and exacerbate redness.

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (limonene) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).

What the research says

  • Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2000

  • Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2017

  • 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

  • An ointment containing larch turpentine, eucalyptus oil, and turpentine oil improved discomfort scores (7.3 vs. 4.7) and increased complete healing (67% vs. 46%) compared to placebo in outpatients with painful skin abscesses over 10 days.

    Complementary Medicine Research, 2023

Why other toners fit sensitive skin better

  • A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Ingredients

Water, Alcohol Denat, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Tetrasodium Edta, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide

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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