celimax Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad for dry skin
Centella Asiatica
Bha Beta Hydroxy Acid
Oil Tree LeafAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
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 dry skin due to the presence of glycerin with humectant action, but lacks sufficient emollient and occlusive ingredients to fully address dryness.
- The salicylic acid and capryloyl salicylic acid provide excellent exfoliating and pore cleansing benefits, which are generally supportive for skin health.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers with acne-prone and sensitive skin frequently praise these pads for gently exfoliating rough texture and calming active breakouts without causing irritation. The majority of reviewers report smoother, softer skin and a reduction in redness and sebum, though some found them too mild for stubborn blackheads.
Highlights
Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels noticeably smoother”
- “removes dead skin without stinging”
- “texture is much softer”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
Soothing and calming Often Mentioned
- “immediate cooling effect”
- “calmed my redness”
- “soothed angry breakouts”
- “no irritation on sensitive skin”
Acne and sebum control Sometimes Noted
- “fewer breakouts since using”
- “wipes away excess oil”
- “helped clear small bumps”
- “pores look cleaner”
Pad durability issues Sometimes Noted
- “pads separate easily”
- “layers fall apart while wiping”
- “pad tears if rubbed too hard”
- “cotton leaves lint”
Ineffective for blackheads Rarely Noted
- “didn't touch my blackheads”
- “no change in nose pores”
- “too mild for deep congestion”
- “blackheads remained the same”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “has a factory smell”
- “medicinal scent”
- “smells a bit weird”
- “chemical odor”
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Questions and answers
How well does Celimax Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad work for dry skin?
This toner pad works moderately well for dry skin because it contains glycerin for moisture, but it lacks enough rich, softening ingredients to fully tackle dryness. Its salicylic acid helps clear pores safely, but dry skin of this type needs products packed with extra hydrating ingredients like aloe and sodium hyaluronate to keep the skin soft and comfortable.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin helps keep dry skin moisturized, while Centella Asiatica soothes and calms it. This toner needs softening and sealing ingredients like rich oils or butters to fully protect dry skin.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
What does Centella Asiatica do for dry skin?
Centella asiatica helps dry skin by boosting moisture levels and keeping water locked in to make the skin feel softer and smoother. It also calms redness and supports the natural barrier to prevent everyday irritation.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Bha do for dry skin?
BHA helps dry, flaking skin by gently clearing away dead buildup while improving moisture levels when paired with soothing hydrators like ceramides. Salicylic acid may help smooth rough patches, though dry skin types need to watch for irritation and support their skin barrier.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This exfoliating toner fits into your routine once a week to gently clear pores, though dry skin needs extra rich creams with nourishing oils and butters to stay soft and smooth.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner in your routine, but avoid using it at the same time as retinol to help prevent irritation on dry skin. Use this exfoliating toner on alternate nights or in the morning, and apply your retinol when your skin is completely dry. To work better for dry skin, this type of product needs extra moisturizing and skin-softening ingredients to lock in hydration.
How often should I use this toner?
Start by using this exfoliating toner just once a week, and if your skin feels comfortable and handles it well, you may carefully use it more often. A product of this type needs enough ingredients that seal in moisture and soften dry skin to be a great fit.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This exfoliating toner is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on dry skin, and soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica help keep skin calm. Because it works for your skin only moderately, dry skin needs extra rich creams or oils with softening and sealing ingredients to fully lock in moisture.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
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 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, 2020Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020Moisturizer 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 treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008Treatment with an asiaticoside-containing cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks significantly improved periorbital wrinkles in 65% of 27 female volunteers compared to a vehicle control cream.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008Cryotherapy 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, 2010Treatment 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, 2024Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010Topical herbal treatments including lemon balm, olive leaf extract, propolis, and sage-rhubarb cream reduce pain, swelling, lesion size, and healing time in patients with herpes labialis compared with placebo or acyclovir.
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 2025Topical oleuropein formulations reduced erythema, transepidermal water loss, and blood flow by approximately 22%, 35%, and 30% in healthy volunteers with UVB-induced erythema.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008An oil-in-serum formulation containing olive extract standardized in hydroxytyrosol improved skin barrier function and significantly reduced hyperpigmentation in participants with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after 45 days of application.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2026
Why other toners fit dry skin better
Gluconolactone treatment significantly increased facial skin hydration in 16 healthy women, with no significant differences between 10% and 30% solutions.
Skin Research and Technology, 2021Combining 10% gluconolactone chemical peeling with oxybrasion or microneedle mesotherapy increased skin hydration and decreased sebum, pH, and TEWL in twenty-one Caucasian women, with no significant differences between the two methods.
Skin Research and Technology, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, C12-14 Pareth-12, Lactobionic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Bifida Lysate Ferment, Centella Asiatica Extract, Disodium Edta, Lactose, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Panthenol, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract Honeysuckle Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Uncaria Tomentosa Extract, Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Corydalis Turtschaninovii Root Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Extract, Nepeta Cataria Extract, Madecassoside, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
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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