SOME BY MI Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Toner for oily skin
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Ascorbic Acid
Niacinamide
Glycerin
PanthenolAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 hydration and soothing for your oily skin, with Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Glycerin providing moisturizing effects, though it does not directly address oily shine.
- Niacinamide and Ascorbic Acid offer some seboregulation and antioxidant benefits, which are supportive for oily skin.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, as it contains soothing ingredients and lacks harsh or prohibited substances.
How to apply
- Use your hydrating toner in your AM and PM routine every day to keep skin fresh.
- Apply this product after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 3.8k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dull, acne-prone, or textured skin frequently praise this toner for its ability to fade dark spots and deliver a noticeable "glass skin" glow. It is highly effective for brightening and hydration, though it requires careful storage due to rapid oxidation and may cause tingling or irritation on very sensitive skin.
Highlights
Brightens and fades Mostly Mentioned
- “dark spots vanished in a month”
- “skin looks really brighter”
- “unparalleled brightness and glow”
- “erases pimple scars”
Hydrating and plumping Often Mentioned
- “relieves dry, tight skin”
- “very moisturizing for a toner”
- “skin feels softer and smoother”
- “gives a dewy glow”
Oxidizes quickly Often Mentioned
- “turned brown in 3 months”
- “oxidizes really fast”
- “needs to be stored in fridge”
- “color changed to dark yellow”
Fast-absorbing texture Sometimes Noted
- “lightweight texture absorbs quickly”
- “layers beautifully with other skincare”
- “watery consistency, not greasy”
Pleasant citrus scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells fresh like oranges”
- “citrusy scent is a bonus”
- “refreshing aroma”
Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
- “leaves a slight sticky finish”
- “feels a bit tacky at first”
- “sticky if you apply too much”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “slight tingling sensation”
- “caused redness on sensitive skin”
- “stung slightly upon application”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “smells like vitamin tablets”
- “strong acidic scent”
- “scent is a bit strange”
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Questions and answers
How well does SOME BY MI Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Toner work for oily skin?
This toner works reasonably well for oily skin by offering moderate hydration and soothing, though it does not directly address oily shine. To truly excel for this skin type, a product of this type needs to effectively target excess oil and balance hydration while remaining completely safe and irritation-free.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily skin?
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and glycerin provide moderate hydration, while niacinamide and ascorbic Acid help balance oil and offer antioxidant benefits. To be a better fit for oily skin, this type of product needs ingredients that directly target excess shine and balance oil while keeping the skin hydrated.
What does Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate do for oily skin?
Galactomyces ferment filtrate helps balance oily skin by smoothing texture and keeping pores clear throughout the day. It may also reduce daily redness and control excess shine when used regularly in your skincare routine.
What does Vitamin C do for oily skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten skin tone and smooth texture while providing antioxidant protection that prevents sebum oxidation. For oily skin, this type of product typically needs to be paired with oil-controlling or pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or plant extracts.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This hydrating toner goes after your cleanser and before your moisturizer in your morning routine. Oily skin also benefits from ingredients that control shine and balance oil production.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this hydrating toner with retinol by applying the toner first to soothe and add moisture, followed by your retinol treatment. This product of this type needs balancing ingredients like niacinamide and lightweight hydrators to keep oily skin calm without feeling heavy.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this hydrating toner daily in your morning routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Oily skin also needs ingredients that directly control excess shine and balance oil production.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a safe formula with soothing ingredients. However, because it only offers moderate hydration and does not directly control oily shine, oily skin needs a product with ingredients that balance oil and keep pores clear.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene and linalool).
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, 2017A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Topical 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, 2002A combination serum containing galactomyces ferment filtrate, dexpanthenol, and Centella asiatica effectively treated post-acne hyperpigmentation in subjects with colored skin by significantly increasing lightness scores in Fitzpatrick skin type V and reducing the melanin index in Fitzpatrick skin type IV compared to placebo.
Skinmed, 2021Application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate skin care formula significantly reduced the net values and daily fluctuation of facial pore area, roughness, and redness in young Japanese women.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Galactomyces ferment filtrate promotes epidermal interconnectivity, barrier development, cell adhesion, keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation, and protects cellular bioenergetics against stress in keratinocytes and ex vivo skin explants compared to untreated controls.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005The 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020
Why other toners fit oily skin better
A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017
Ingredients
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Tromethamine, C12-14 Pareth-12, Water, Allantoin, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Propolis Extract, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Biotin, Folic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Pyridoxine, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Tocopherol, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Blackberry Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Raspberry Fruit Extract, Blueberry Fruit Extract, Cranberry Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Astaxanthin, Inositol, Linoleic Acid, Thiamine Hcl, Disodium Edta, Bergamot Oil Fruit, Limonene, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Linalool, Caramel
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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