# Medicube Super Cica Pad for dry skin

**Lovi Fit: High fit for dry skin.**
Dry Skin Fit: High · Effectiveness: High · Safety: Excellent.

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medicube/super-cica-pad/for/dry-skin

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Italy.

Brand: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/medicube)
Category: [Toners](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/best/toners)

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores based on a full skin profile (12D face scan, goals, preferences), use the Lovi app.

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

## Why this fit

- Highly suitable for your dry skin, the combination of Glycerin and Panthenol provides excellent humectant action and barrier repair, while Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside offer significant soothing and calming benefits to reduce redness and irritation.
- The moderate concentrations of these key ingredients ensure general skincare benefits and hydration for dry or flaky skin.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

## Fit by skin type

- [Oily skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medicube/super-cica-pad/for/oily-skin): High
- [Dry skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medicube/super-cica-pad/for/dry-skin): High (this page)
- [Combination skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medicube/super-cica-pad/for/combination-skin): Superior
- [Sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medicube/super-cica-pad/for/sensitive-skin): High
- [Acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medicube/super-cica-pad/for/acne-prone-skin): Superior
- [Skin with dark spots](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medicube/super-cica-pad/for/dark-spots): Superior
- [Mature skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medicube/super-cica-pad/for/mature-skin): Superior
- [Dry sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medicube/super-cica-pad/for/dry-sensitive-skin): High
- [Oily acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medicube/super-cica-pad/for/oily-acne-prone-skin): High

## Key ingredients

Centella Asiatica Extract, Heart Leaf, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin

## What the research says

- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32310680/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30945430/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503551/))
- Quercetin phospholipids 1% cream significantly reduced UV-, histamine-, and chemical-induced skin erythema (-10.05%) and mean wheal diameter in 30 healthy human volunteers, showing comparable efficacy to 1% dexchlorpheniramine cream. ([Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27013898/))
- Quercetin-loaded niosomes formulated with Span60-RH40 at a 9:11 mass ratio improved quercetin solubility, photostability, sustained release, and transdermal penetration, yielding a skin retention 2.95 times higher than quercetin solution. ([Molecules, 2019](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31238562/))
- Optimized rutin-loaded glycerosomes formulated into a nanosunscreen gel demonstrated sustained drug release, greater skin permeation, good antioxidant activity, and better epidermal retention compared to the dermis, indicating high safety, stability, and sun protection factor values for topical administration. ([Gels, 2023](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37754433/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22052267/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34623507/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31311529/))
- Combining ectoine and mannitol with UV filters significantly improved protection of squalene oxidation, catalase activity, and trans-UCA compared to UV filters alone in 10 subjects on irradiated areas. ([Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37539499/))
- Topical 7% ectoine during serial 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser therapy produced a greater reduction in skin erythema, improved stratum corneum hydration, reduced transepidermal water loss, and decreased low-echogenic pixels in thirty participants compared to a vehicle control. ([Biomedicines, 2026](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42792808/))
- Regular application of a novel anti-ageing cream containing hyaluronic acid, ectoin, and botanical actives significantly reduced wrinkle depth and length in the periorbital area while demonstrating very good skin tolerance. ([Polymers, 2023](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37896378/))

## What reviewers say

Based on a very large amount of data, users with sensitive and acne-prone skin highly recommend these pads for their ability to instantly calm redness and soothe irritation without stinging. The dual-textured pads are praised for gently smoothing skin texture and providing lightweight hydration, though they may not be moisturizing enough for very dry skin types on their own.

- Liked: Soothing and calming (mostly mentioned)
- Liked: Gentle exfoliation (often mentioned)
- Liked: Non-irritating formula (often mentioned)
- Liked: Cooling sensation (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Pad durability issues (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: High price (rarely noted)
- Disliked: Low hydration (rarely noted)
- Disliked: Noticeable scent (rarely noted)

## 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 likes it.
- Apply your soothing toner after cleansing, and before putting on your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin with your hands. Let it absorb for a minute before adding your next product.
- Apply the soothing toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better. This works great for dry or flaky skin to lock in extra moisture.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area when applying the soothing toner. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.
- Video: https://storage.pora.ai/25abe7eb181ba53153fd15de2058c2a9.mp4

## Questions and answers

### What makes Medicube Super Cica Pad a great fit for dry skin?

Medicube Super Cica Pad is a great fit because ingredients like glycerin and panthenol deeply hydrate and repair the skin barrier, while centella asiatica extract and madecassoside help calm redness and irritation. This soothing toner offers a very safe and gentle option that is unlikely to cause irritation on dry skin.
Sources: [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/), [Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/)

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

Glycerin and Panthenol make this toner a great fit for dry skin by drawing in moisture and repairing the skin barrier, while Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside help calm and soothe irritation and redness. Sodium Hyaluronate and Ectoin provide additional hydration to keep flaky skin soft and smooth.
Sources: [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/)

### What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for dry skin?

Centella asiatica extract helps dry skin by boosting moisture and reducing water loss while calming irritation. It supports barrier repair to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Sources: [Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/), [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/)

### What does Heartleaf do for dry skin?

Heartleaf helps calm dry skin and supports a healthy moisture barrier by reducing redness and soothing irritation. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, dry skin types typically need rich hydrators like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and prevent flaking.
Sources: [International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40393586/), [Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2023](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36495375/)

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

This hydrating toner goes right after your cleanser in your morning routine, helping to prep dry skin with essential moisture. It is a great fit because ingredients like glycerin and panthenol pull in water and repair your skin barrier, while centella asiatica calms any irritation.
Sources: [The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32239984/), [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/)

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

You can use this toner with retinol by applying the toner first to hydrate dry skin and calm redness before following with your retinol treatment. This gentle approach is unlikely to cause irritation because the formula lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components.
Sources: [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/), [Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/)

### How often should I use this toner?

Start using this exfoliating toner once a week, and if your dry skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you may carefully use it more often. Its soothing components and lack of harsh ingredients help keep irritation unlikely.

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

This soothing toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin. Its gentle formula relies on hydrating and calming ingredients that respect the skin barrier without heavy or pore-blocking oils.
Sources: [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/), [Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/)

### Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

## Alternatives for dry skin

- [Darphin Intral Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/darphin/intral-toner-with-chamomile/for/dry-skin) — High fit — €27.17 at Amazon
- [Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/dr-jart/cicapair-toner/for/dry-skin) — High fit — €28.50 at Notino
- [COSRX Cica Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cosrx/cica-toner/for/dry-skin) — High fit — €20.90 at Notino

## Pairs well with

- Cleanser: [CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cerave/hydrating-facial-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — €9.19 at Amazon
- Moisturizer: [Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lift and Firm Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/elizabeth-arden/advanced-ceramide-lift-and-firm-night-cream/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — €53.50 at Amazon
- SPF: [Thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/thinkbaby/safe-sunscreen-spf-50/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — €37.19 at Amazon

## Where to buy

- Amazon.it: €45.20 (https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0DFG4MRC9?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
Prices checked 4 Nov 2026.

## Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, 2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Salicylic Acid, Tromethamine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-26, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Bacillus Soybean Extract Ferment, Bletilla Striata Root Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ectoin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid
## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this fit score: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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