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SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Essence Toner for combination skin

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  • SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for combination skin; a few toners fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 excellent hydration for your combination skin, as Centella Asiatica Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer work to hydrate and enhance barrier resilience.
  • Lactobacillus Ferment and Panthenol further support your skin barrier and offer anti-inflammatory action, addressing oily shine.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use this hydrating toner in your AM and PM routines. Start 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply this hydrating toner after your cleanser and before your moisturizer or SPF. This keeps your skin balanced and ready.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin with your hands. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute before the next step.
  • Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better. Clean skin gives the best results for your oily shine goal.
  • Avoid the eye area when using your hydrating toner. Always do a quick patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

This product is highly praised for its ability to repair damaged skin barriers and deeply hydrate dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Its unique viscous texture is noted for soothing redness and calming irritation without feeling heavy. While most users find it gentle and non-irritating, a small number report breakouts or a slight stickiness.

Highlights

  • Soothing and calming Mostly Mentioned
    • “calms redness instantly”
    • “stopped my itching”
    • “soothed angry breakouts”
  • Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
    • “leaves skin glassy”
    • “plump and moisturized”
    • “deep hydration”
    • “no dry patches”
  • Gentle and non-irritating Often Mentioned
    • “no stinging”
    • “fragrance-free”
    • “safe for sensitive skin”
    • “didn't clog pores”
  • Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
    • “slightly viscous”
    • “milky consistency”
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “glides on smoothly”
  • Barrier repair Sometimes Noted
    • “fixed damaged barrier”
    • “skin feels stronger”
    • “healed over-exfoliation”
    • “restored balance”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “gave me whiteheads”
    • “broke me out”
    • “caused cystic acne”
    • “clogged my pores”
  • Price point Rarely Noted
    • “a bit pricey”
    • “expensive for toner”
    • “wait for sale”
    • “small bottle for price”
  • Scent dislike Rarely Noted
    • “smells fermented”
    • “weird herbal scent”
    • “smell is not good”
    • “earthy odor”
  • Slight stickiness Rarely Noted
    • “tacky finish”
    • “sticky if layered”
    • “takes time to dry”
    • “feels heavy initially”

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Questions and answers

What makes SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Essence Toner a great fit for combination skin?

This toner is a great fit because Centella Asiatica Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer provide deep hydration while strengthening your skin barrier. Lactobacillus Ferment and panthenol also help calm oily shine without causing any irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Centella Asiatica Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer make this toner a great fit because they provide deep hydration and strengthen your skin barrier. Lactobacillus Ferment and Panthenol further help calm oily shine and support your skin with gentle, soothing care.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for combination skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract helps balance combination skin by boosting moisture levels while keeping redness and irritation calm. It also supports skin barrier repair to help maintain smooth and healthy skin overall.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?

Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

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

This hydrating toner is used right after cleansing in your morning routine, and after cleansing or masking in your weekly routine. It helps keep your skin soft and balanced by boosting hydration and supporting your skin barrier without causing irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

You can use this toner with retinol by applying it right after cleansing to calm and hydrate your skin before putting on your retinol treatment. This approach helps keep your skin comfortable and is unlikely to cause irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How often should I use this toner?

You can use this toner daily in your morning routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. It is safe for your combination skin and helps keep it hydrated while addressing oily shine.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it has a very low risk of breakouts among reviewers and contains soothing ingredients. It helps keep your skin calm and moisturized without feeling heavy.

Molecules, 2023American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Cosmetic 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, 2016
  • 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, 2017
  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023
  • 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
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • Topical 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, 2020
  • Moisturizer 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, 2019
  • Topical 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, 2008
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic 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
  • A 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, 2021

Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ceramide Np, Sucrose Distearate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Asiatic Acid, Phytosterols, Lauric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Hydroxystearic Acid, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Raspberry Ketone, Phytosphingosine

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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