# The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner for combination skin

**Lovi Fit: Average fit for combination skin.**
Combination Skin Fit: Average · Effectiveness: High · Safety: High.

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/the-face-shop/dr-belmeur-advanced-cica-toner/for/combination-skin

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Brand: [The Face Shop](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/the-face-shop)
Category: [Toners](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/best/toners)

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores based on a full skin profile (12D face scan, goals, preferences), use the Lovi app.

Works for combination skin; other toners fit it better.

## Why this fit

- Offers moderate suitability for your combination skin, as glycerin and panthenol provide humectant action to hydrate and support your skin barrier. Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract and Panthenol offer excellent soothing for irritated skin, calming redness and reducing inflammation.
- The formula contains essential oils like camphor bark and bergamot fruit oil, which may offer a refreshing scent but could potentially cause mild irritation for sensitive combination skin.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract and Panthenol.

## Fit by skin type

- [Oily skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/the-face-shop/dr-belmeur-advanced-cica-toner/for/oily-skin): Average
- [Dry skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/the-face-shop/dr-belmeur-advanced-cica-toner/for/dry-skin): Low
- [Combination skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/the-face-shop/dr-belmeur-advanced-cica-toner/for/combination-skin): Average (this page)
- [Sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/the-face-shop/dr-belmeur-advanced-cica-toner/for/sensitive-skin): Average
- [Acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/the-face-shop/dr-belmeur-advanced-cica-toner/for/acne-prone-skin): Average
- [Skin with dark spots](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/the-face-shop/dr-belmeur-advanced-cica-toner/for/dark-spots): High
- [Mature skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/the-face-shop/dr-belmeur-advanced-cica-toner/for/mature-skin): High
- [Dry sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/the-face-shop/dr-belmeur-advanced-cica-toner/for/dry-sensitive-skin): Low
- [Oily acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/the-face-shop/dr-belmeur-advanced-cica-toner/for/oily-acne-prone-skin): Average

## Key ingredients

Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Glycerin

## 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/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/))
- 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 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/))
- 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/))
- Treatment with an asiaticoside-containing cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks significantly improved periorbital wrinkles in 65% of 27 female volunteers compared to a vehicle control cream. ([International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18452433/))
- 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/))
- Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans. ([Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10965426/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32067777/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33938432/))
- Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy. ([Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33128496/))
- Treatment with topical formulations containing beta-glucan combined with nanofractional radiofrequency plus magnetic nanofractional radiofrequency showed the best efficacy and was tolerable and effective in Chinese women with abdominal stretch marks compared to control groups. ([Dermatology and Therapy, 2023](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37171578/))
- Topical beta-glucan mildly improved striae gravidarum, 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser showed better results than topical beta-glucan, and the combined strategy further improved striae gravidarum atrophy compared to single treatment. ([The Journal of Dermatology, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35570397/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31532576/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18498456/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22206073/))

## What reviewers say

Based on limited data, this toner is highly regarded as a gentle and hydrating option, particularly beneficial for sensitive and acne-prone skin. It is frequently noted for its ability to calm redness and reinforce the skin barrier without causing irritation, making it a favored choice for those with reactive skin or recovering from breakouts.

- Liked: Soothes redness (mostly mentioned)
- Liked: Gentle for sensitive skin (often mentioned)
- Liked: Hydrating, not greasy (often mentioned)
- Liked: Pleasant scent (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Expensive for toner (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Mild effects (rarely noted)
- Disliked: Scent can irritate (rarely noted)
- Disliked: Slightly sticky feel (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 tolerates it.
- Apply your soothing toner after cleansing, and before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin. Let it absorb for a minute before moving to the next step.
- Apply the soothing toner on clean and slightly damp skin to help with absorption. This helps keep your skin feeling fresh and balanced.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use.
- Video: https://storage.pora.ai/25abe7eb181ba53153fd15de2058c2a9.mp4

## Questions and answers

### How well does Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner work for combination skin?

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner works moderately well for combination skin, offering soothing hydration through ingredients like glycerin, panthenol, and centella asiatica extract while keeping your skin safe. However, it contains essential oils that may potentially cause mild irritation for sensitive combination skin. A product of this type needs safe, soothing, and hydrating ingredients that control oily shine without causing excess oiliness or dryness, along with an optimal texture and pH.
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 combination skin?

Glycerin and panthenol keep your skin hydrated, while centella asiatica extract helps calm redness and irritation. To fit combination skin even better, a soothing toner needs ingredients that control oily shine while maintaining hydration without causing extra oiliness or dryness.
Sources: [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/), [Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/)

### 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.
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 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.
Sources: [Dermatology and Therapy, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34176098/), [Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22052267/)

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

This toner goes right after cleansing in your morning routine, and after your cleansing toner in your weekly routine. Combination skin needs a soothing toner with hydrating and calming ingredients like glycerin, panthenol, and centella asiatica to keep skin balanced and comfortable.
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/)

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

You can use this toner with retinol by applying it before your retinol treatment to help hydrate and calm your skin. Combination skin using this toner alongside strong treatments needs extra barrier support from ingredients like ceramides and soothing agents to prevent irritation.
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?

You can use this toner daily in your morning routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It helps hydrate and calm your skin, though an ideal fit for combination skin also needs lightweight hydrators and gentle, fragrance-free ingredients to avoid any mild irritation.
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/)

### 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 lacks heavy oils or harsh ingredients that typically trigger blemishes. It features soothing ingredients like centella asiatica and panthenol that help keep skin calm, though the added essential oils may occasionally cause mild irritation for sensitive spots.
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?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol denat).

## Alternatives for combination skin

- [Pyunkang Yul Calming Toner Pad](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/pyunkang-yul/calming-toner-pad/for/combination-skin) — High fit — €17.93 at Amazon
- [1004 Skin Madagascar Centella Toning Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/1004-skin/madagascar-centella-toning-toner/for/combination-skin) — High fit — €19.50 at Amazon
- [SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Clear Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/skin1004/madagascar-centella-poremizing-clear-toner/for/combination-skin) — High fit — €22.69 at Amazon

## Pairs well with

- Cleanser: [Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/dr-althea/amino-acid-gentle-bubble-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — €13.50 at Amazon
- Moisturizer: [COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cosrx/oil-free-ultra-moisturizing-lotion-with-birch-sap/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — €18.47 at Amazon
- SPF: [make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/make-p-rem/uv-defense-me-blue-ray-sun-cream/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — €40.49 at Amazon

## Where to buy

No store in Italy has a checked price for this product, so the page shows none.

## Ingredients

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Betaine, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Trisodium Edta, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Camphor Oil Bark, Litsea Cubeba Oil Fruit, Bergamot Oil Fruit, Origanum Majorana Oil Leaf, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Flower
## 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.

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