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Etude House Centella Relief Toner for oily acne-prone skin

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Etude House Centella Relief Toner

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for oily acne-prone skin; other toners fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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

  • Suitable for oily skin as madecassoside and centella asiatica stem extract flower leaf provide anti-inflammatory action and support barrier repair, though they do not directly target acne or breakouts.
  • Panthenol and glycerin offer hydration and soothing effects, which are beneficial for overall skin health.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your soothing toner 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply your soothing toner after cleansing, and before your moisturizer or SPF . This helps prepare your oily skin for the next steps.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin with your hands. Avoid rubbing the product to keep your skin calm.
  • Apply the soothing toner on clean and slightly damp skin to help with better absorption . This keeps your skin feeling fresh and comfortable.
  • Always do a patch test before first use to check for any sensitivity. Avoid the eye area and stop use if irritation occurs.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviews

This toner is highly regarded for its gentle, watery formula that effectively calms redness and soothes sensitive, acne-prone skin without causing irritation or clogging pores. It is excellent for layering to build hydration. Some users with very dry skin find it insufficient as a sole moisturizer and a few note a slight tackiness if applied too heavily.

Highlights

  • Gentle and non-irritating Mostly Mentioned
    • “zero stinging”
    • “didn't break me out”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin”
  • Soothing and calming Mostly Mentioned
    • “calms redness immediately”
    • “soothed my inflamed skin”
    • “great for post-wash irritation”
    • “helped heal my barrier”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “feels like water”
    • “absorbs instantly”
    • “no greasy film”
    • “very thin and refreshing”
  • Hydrating layers Sometimes Noted
    • “great for layering”
    • “skin drinks it up”
    • “plumps skin after 3 layers”
    • “good base hydration”
  • Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
    • “too light for winter”
    • “need a heavy cream on top”
    • “watery but not deeply nourishing”
    • “disappeared into my dry skin”
  • Slight tackiness Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves a sticky finish”
    • “feels tacky if I use too much”
    • “slightly sticky after drying”
    • “residue feels a bit gluey”
  • Basic results Rarely Noted
    • “just feels like water”
    • “didn't see a huge change”
    • “good but boring”
    • “nothing special”

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Questions and answers

How well does the Centella Relief Toner work for oily acne-prone skin?

This toner works reasonably well for your skin because centella and madecassoside calm redness and support healing, though it does not directly target acne. It is very safe and unlikely to cause irritation. A product of this type needs ingredients that directly target breakouts and control oil while hydrating without clogging pores.

Molecules, 2023American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Centella asiatica extract and madecassoside make this toner a good fit for your oily acne-prone skin because they help calm redness and repair the skin barrier. Panthenol and glycerin also provide lightweight hydration without clogging pores. Because this is an average fit, a soothing toner for this skin needs ingredients that directly target breakouts and minimize pores along with calming and hydrating components.

Molecules, 2023American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract helps calm red spots and supports skin healing in oily, acne-prone skin. It may also help balance moisture and reduce breakouts by soothing irritated areas.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

What does Madecassoside do for oily acne-prone skin?

Madecassoside helps calm oily, acne-prone skin by reducing redness and soothing irritation while supporting barrier repair. It may help decrease acne blemishes and moisture loss in human skin.

Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This toner goes after cleansing in your morning routine, and after cleansing or your enzyme powder in your weekly routine. It helps calm and hydrate your skin, though an oily acne-prone skin also needs ingredients that directly target breakouts and blemishes.

Molecules, 2023American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

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 keep your oily skin calm and hydrated before putting on your retinol treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation since it leaves out harsh ingredients, and this type of skin needs soothing components and barrier-supporting extracts to help handle strong acne routines.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this toner?

You can use this toner daily in your morning routine as it keeps your skin calm and hydrated without causing irritation. Oily acne-prone skin still needs acne-fighting ingredients and oil-controlling elements that target breakouts directly.

Molecules, 2023American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin, as it has a safe formula with soothing ingredients like centella asiatica and panthenol. However, because it does not directly target acne or breakouts, oily skin prone to breakouts also needs ingredients that clear pores and reduce oil.

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

  • 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

  • The 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, 2020

  • Ten 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, 2001

  • Niacinamide/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, 2012

  • 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

  • Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017

  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009

  • Topical application of green tea extract encapsulated chitosan microparticles improved skin elasticity, melanin index, and facial wrinkles compared to a placebo in female volunteers without causing skin irritation.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Why other toners fit oily acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol

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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