Mizon AHA & BHA Daily Clean Toner for dry skin
Glycolic Acid
Lactic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Gentiana Lutea Root ExtractCaution
- CautionDry Skin Fit
- SuperiorEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for dry skin; the toners alongside 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 exfoliation for your dry skin due to the presence of glycolic acid and lactic acid, which can provide some skincare benefits but pose major risks of worsening dryness.
- While ingredients like Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract offer soothing properties, the overall formula is unsuitable for dry skin as the exfoliating acids can cause excessive dryness.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsThis toner is widely celebrated as a gentle, daily exfoliating treatment that effectively preps the skin by balancing pH levels without causing irritation. Users with oily, acne-prone, and combination skin frequently report smoother texture, clearer pores, and a "glass skin" glow, though some find the acid concentration too mild for heavy-duty exfoliation.
Highlights
Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
- “Gentle enough for daily use”
- “mildly exfoliates without irritation”
- “great for sensitive skin”
Improves texture and glow Often Mentioned
- “Smoother skin texture”
- “brighter complexion”
- “leaves a nice glow”
Pore and acne control Often Mentioned
- “Cleans clogged pores”
- “prevents breakouts”
- “blackheads vanished”
Preps skin / pH balancing Often Mentioned
- “Preps skin to absorb essence”
- “perfect pH adjusting toner”
- “makes serums absorb better”
Non-drying formula Sometimes Noted
- “Does not dry the skin out”
- “hydrating and soothing”
- “no tightness after use”
Scent and alcohol Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like medicine/vitamin syrup”
- “contains alcohol”
- “smell is overwhelming”
Too mild Sometimes Noted
- “Acid content seems quite low”
- “didn't notice any effect”
- “essentially just a moisturizer”
Availability issues Rarely Noted
- “Hard to find”
- “frequently out of stock”
- “had to wait for restock”
Stinging or irritation Rarely Noted
- “Stings if it gets in eyes”
- “stings on open pimples”
- “caused slight redness”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Mizon Daily Clean Toner for dry skin?
This toner poses major risks of worsening dryness because its exfoliating acids can cause excessive dryness on dry skin. To fit this skin type better, a product needs gentle, safe ingredients like glycerin, shea butter, and aloe that provide essential moisture and soothe irritation without conflicting components.
Which ingredients make this toner a poor fit for dry skin?
Glycolic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid make this toner a poor fit because they can cause excessive dryness. A product of this type needs gentle hydrating ingredients like glycerin and shea butter, along with soothing extracts, to keep dry skin comfortable and well-moisturized.
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.
What does Lactic Acid do for dry skin?
Lactic acid helps relieve dry skin by drawing in moisture and strengthening the skin's barrier so it stays soft and smooth. This ingredient gently sheds dead cells and supports natural moisturizing factors, making it very useful for improving rough or flaky areas.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2025Skin Research and Technology, 2013
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This toner is a poor fit for dry skin because its exfoliating acids can cause excessive dryness. A product of this type needs gentle exfoliating ingredients paired with rich hydrating and soothing ingredients to keep dry skin comfortable and soft.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
Using this exfoliating toner with retinol is likely to cause excessive dryness and irritation on dry skin. It is best to avoid combining these strong ingredients in your routine.
How often should I use this toner?
This toner is a poor match for your dry skin because the exfoliating acids can cause excessive dryness. Lovi routines start exfoliating toners just once a week, and a product of this type needs soothing ingredients and extra moisture to help keep your skin comfortable and smooth.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This exfoliating toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, but the acids in it may worsen dryness and cause irritation. Products used on dry skin need gentle, hydrating ingredients like glycerin and soothing plant extracts to keep the skin soft and calm without stripping its moisture.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (limonene) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
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, 2000Serial 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, 2017Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Cryotherapy 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, 2010A 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, 2020Treatment 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 purslane at 5% and 10% concentrations achieved alleviation of symptoms and lesion remission comparable to topical 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide in 34 subjects with oral lichen planus over 90 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2023Facial masks containing low-temperature extracted Portulaca oleracea protect sensitive skin from photothermal stimulation and improve skin barrier function during photorejuvenation.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025Portulaca oleracea extract ameliorated skin barrier damage and inflammation induced by combined exposure to glycolic acid and UVB in HaCaT cells.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2022Gentiana lutea extract increases lipid synthesis and triglyceride levels in human primary keratinocytes in vitro via p38 MAPK and PPARgamma signaling, and significantly increases skin lipid content in a proof-of-concept trial of 33 volunteers compared to placebo.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017Topical application of Gentiana lutea extract reduced average roughness, relief of the upper eyelid skin, and redness of dark circles in 22 subjects after 14 days compared to placebo.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Disodium Edta, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Watermelon Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract Tomato Fruit Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract Anise Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caprylyl Glycol, Limonene, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Potassium Sorbate, Alcohol
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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