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MEDIHEAL Watermide Toner Pad for oily acne-prone skin

High

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few toners fit it even 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

  • Offers excellent hydration for your oily skin due to glycerin and sea water, which support overall skin health and balance oiliness.
  • While it provides general soothing benefits with ingredients like dipotassium glycyrrhizate, it lacks specialized actives to directly address your primary concern of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The formula is safe for your oily skin, with no risk of irritation from harsh or prohibited ingredients.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin feels fine.
  • Apply your hydrating toner after cleansing and before putting on your moisturizer or SPF.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin with your hands. Let it ⏱absorb for a minute before adding your next product.
  • Applying the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin helps your face absorb it better. This keeps your oily skin balanced and hydrated.
  • Be sure to avoid the eye area when applying. Do a patch test before your first use to check for any reaction.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

Users with dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin frequently praise these pads for their ability to provide immediate, deep hydration and a "glass skin" glow. The product is widely celebrated for its cooling and depuffing effects, making it a favorite for morning "mini-masking" to prep the skin for makeup and calm redness or heat.

Highlights

  • Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “Super hydrating”
    • “hydration fountain”
    • “drinks in benefits”
  • Cooling & depuffing Often Mentioned
    • “Cooling effect”
    • “depuffs face”
    • “refreshing sensation”
  • Thin, adherent pads Often Mentioned
    • “Second skin”
    • “cling perfectly”
    • “don't fall off”
  • Pads stick Often Mentioned
    • “Stick together”
    • “difficult to grab”
    • “need tweezers”
  • Generous essence Sometimes Noted
    • “Soaked in essence”
    • “doesn't dry out”
    • “plenty of product”
  • Versatile application Sometimes Noted
    • “Great for mini-masking”
    • “customizable fit”
    • “easy toner wipe”
  • Dries quickly Sometimes Noted
    • “Dries fast on face”
    • “evaporates quickly”
    • “thin nature”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “Box leaks”
    • “tweezers stiff”
    • “lid issues”
  • Scent disliked Rarely Noted
    • “Earthy smell”
    • “herbal medicine scent”
    • “strong fragrance”
  • Sticky finish Rarely Noted
    • “Slightly sticky”
    • “tacky residue”
    • “heavy finish”

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Questions and answers

What makes MEDIHEAL Watermide Toner Pad a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?

MEDIHEAL Watermide Toner Pad is a great fit for oily skin because it offers excellent hydration using glycerin and sea water to help balance oiliness while maintaining safety without harsh ingredients. Although it provides good soothing benefits, oily acne-prone skin also needs specialized acne-fighting ingredients to directly address blemishes and breakouts.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycerin and sea water make this toner a great fit by giving your oily skin wonderful hydration and helping balance oiliness. It also includes soothing ingredients like dipotassium glycyrrhizate, and it is very safe for your skin with no risk of harsh irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate do for oily acne-prone skin?

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate helps calm redness and soothe irritation in oily, acne-prone skin while supporting a balanced skin barrier. This type of skin needs gentle ingredients that reduce inflammation without clogging pores or adding heavy oils.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

What does Allantoin do for oily acne-prone skin?

Allantoin helps calm oily, acne-prone skin by soothing irritation and supporting a healthy skin barrier. It is often combined with other gentle ingredients to keep skin comfortable while managing breakouts.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

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

This hydrating toner is used in the morning after cleansing and before moisturizing, and it is also included in weekly routines after deep-cleansing steps.

Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this hydrating toner before applying your retinol treatment to help keep your skin comfortable and smooth. Using a gentle, barrier-friendly product of this type helps reduce the dryness and irritation that often come with retinol use.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this toner?

You can use this hydrating toner daily in your morning routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Its glycerin and sea water help keep oily skin balanced and hydrated without causing irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because its formula is safe for oily skin and free of harsh ingredients, though it lacks specialized actives to directly clear up your acne.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

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, 2017
  • Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015
  • Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2015
  • Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.

    Advanced Science, 2025
  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
  • 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
  • Probiotic-derived lotion successfully reduced inflammatory acne lesion counts and erythema index comparably to 2.5% benzoyl peroxide in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, while causing fewer side effects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.

    International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
  • Lactobacillus plantarum extracellular vesicles modulated extracellular matrix related gene expression in vitro and suppressed wrinkle formation and pigmentation in clinical trials.

    Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022

Ingredients

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Sodium Pca, Hydroxyacetophenone, Octyldodeceth-16, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Glycerin, Sea Water, Myosotis Sylvatica Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Abies Sibirica Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Pseudoalteromonas Extract Ferment, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Mentha Aquatica Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Oil Flower Matricaria Oil Flower, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caprylyl Glycol

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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