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Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner for dry skin

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Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner

Average

  • AverageDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • Low RiskSafety

Works for dry skin; other toners fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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 suitability for your dry skin, as glycerin and rice bran water provide general hydration, but it lacks sufficient emollient and occlusive ingredients for optimal moisture retention.
  • The glycolic acid offers excellent exfoliation for smoothing texture, which can benefit dry or flaky skin by removing dead skin cells.
  • The product is generally safe for your dry skin, though the presence of glycolic acid carries a slight risk of irritation.

How to apply

  • Use your exfoliating toner as part of your PM routine once a week to start. If your skin is happy, you can slowly use it more often.
  • Apply this exfoliating toner right after your cleanser and before your moisturizer. This keeps your skin care steps in the right order.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliating toner into your skin with your hands. Let it soak in for a minute before the next step.
  • Put the exfoliating toner on clean and dry skin to help it work best. Avoid rubbing so your face stays calm and happy.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive eye area.

People Say

★4.1Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Users frequently praised the unique foam-to-liquid texture for being fun to use and gentler than typical exfoliating toners, with the Green Plum variant noted for smoothing texture and the Pure Cloud for soothing hydration. A significant number of reviewers complained about a sticky or tacky film left on the skin after absorption, and the product has since been reformulated into a standard liquid toner due to these texture and dispenser issues.

Highlights

  • Unique bubble texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “fun to apply”
    • “soft cloud-like foam”
    • “lightweight bubbles”
    • “absorbs quickly”
  • Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
    • “skin texture improved”
    • “smoother forehead”
    • “gentle daily exfoliator”
    • “pores appear smaller”
  • Hydrating and soft Often Mentioned
    • “felt hydrated”
    • “no tight feeling”
    • “moisturizes nicely”
    • “skin felt soft”
  • Discontinued product Often Mentioned
    • “hard to find”
    • “old packaging”
    • “discontinued”
    • “replaced by liquid version”
  • Sticky residue Often Mentioned
    • “formed a film”
    • “sticky finish”
    • “tacky feeling”
    • “shiny layer”
  • Brightening and glow Sometimes Noted
    • “nice sheen”
    • “glowy and dewy”
    • “skin looks brighter”
    • “healthy radiance”
  • Mild irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “sting a little bit”
    • “slight tingling”
    • “aggravated my skin”
    • “redness upon contact”
  • Dispenser issues Rarely Noted
    • “pump dispensed too much”
    • “hard to control”
    • “messy application”
    • “applicator didn't work well”

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Questions and answers

How well does Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner work for dry skin?

This toner works moderately well for dry skin because it helps smooth texture and provides general hydration, though it carries a slight risk of irritation. Because it lacks rich, sealing moisture ingredients, a dry skin routine needs soothing, deeply hydrating ingredients and protective barrier builders like aloe, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycerin and rice bran water make this toner a good fit by providing general hydration, while glycolic acid smooths texture by removing dead skin cells. However, dry skin needs products with rich soothing oils and heavy moisturizing creams to lock in that hydration and prevent moisture loss.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Green Plum do for dry skin?

Green plum helps provide antioxidant support to dry skin, though this specific type needs added moisturizing ingredients to keep skin soft and smooth.

What does Glycolic Acid do for dry skin?

Glycolic acid helps smooth and soften dry skin by speeding up the shedding of older surface cells. Because it can also cause the skin to lose more moisture, dry skin needs extra hydrating ingredients like glycerin or hyaluronic acid alongside it to keep the skin comfortable.

Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995

Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This exfoliating toner goes in the evening routine, starting at once a week so your dry skin can adjust safely. Because it lacks rich softening and sealing ingredients to lock in moisture, dry skin of this type needs added rich moisturizers and nourishing oils to keep it smooth and comfortable.

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

You can use this toner with retinol, but apply them on different nights or times to avoid too much irritation on dry skin. Use this exfoliating toner first to sweep away dead skin cells, and follow with your moisturizer to keep your skin calm and soft.

How often should I use it?

Start using this exfoliating toner once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you can carefully use it more often. The glycolic acid helps smooth texture by removing dead skin cells, but it also carries a slight risk of irritation on dry skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, though the exfoliating ingredient may cause mild irritation. Because it removes dead skin cells to smooth rough spots, it can help flaky skin, but dry skin needs richer ingredients and heavy moisturizers to lock in hydration.

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

Why other toners fit dry skin better

Ingredients

Water, Prunus Mume Fruit Water, Glycolic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Rice Bran Water, Honey Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Sodium Pca, Glucose, C12-14 Pareth-12, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Ethyl Hexanediol

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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