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SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Essence Toner for dry sensitive skin

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  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

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

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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

  • Highly suitable for your dry and sensitive skin, this product leverages Centella Asiatica Extract and Lactobacillus Ferment to soothe irritation and enhance barrier resilience, addressing your concerns about dryness and flakiness.
  • The inclusion of glycerin, panthenol, and sodium hyaluronate further supports humectant action and barrier repair, making it an excellent choice for maintaining hydration.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • You can use this hydrating toner AM and PM every day to keep your skin soft. Always remember to pair it with SPF in the morning.
  • Apply this hydrating toner right after your cleanser and before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • For best results, apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help lock in moisture.
  • Be careful to avoid the eye area and do a 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 dry sensitive skin?

This toner is a great fit because it uses Centella Asiatica Extract and Lactobacillus Ferment to calm irritation and ease flakiness while building up your skin barrier. Ingredients like glycerin, panthenol, and sodium hyaluronate draw in moisture and help repair dryness so your skin stays soft and comfortable. It has an excellent safety profile and is unlikely to cause irritation since it leaves out harsh ingredients.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

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

Centella Asiatica Extract and Lactobacillus Ferment make this toner a great fit because they help soothe irritation and calm dryness. Glycerin, panthenol, and sodium hyaluronate also work to lock in moisture and keep your skin soft.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for dry sensitive skin?

Centella asiatica extract helps calm dry sensitive skin by reducing irritation and improving moisture while protecting the skin barrier. Clinical studies show that regular use noticeably decreases redness and discomfort while keeping the skin soft and hydrated.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?

Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for dry, sensitive skin because it brings a large boost in hydration, making the skin feel soft and smooth while improving barrier function. It helps calm tightness and dryness, and is unlikely to cause irritation.

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

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

This soothing toner goes after cleansing in both your morning and evening skincare routines. It helps calm irritation and maintain hydration while supporting your skin barrier against dryness and flakiness.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016American 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 the toner first to hydrate and soothe your skin before putting on your retinol. Using hydrating and soothing ingredients helps keep your skin calm and is unlikely to cause irritation when you use stronger treatments.

Cutis, 2006American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

How often should I use this toner?

You can use this toner twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. It helps keep dry and sensitive skin calm and hydrated, and is unlikely to cause irritation.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your dry sensitive skin. It features a very safe formula with soothing ingredients that calm irritation and help keep skin smooth without heavy oils.

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
  • 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
  • Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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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