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Medicube Super Cica Pad for combination skin

Superior

  • SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best toners for combination skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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

  • Excellent suitability for your combination skin is provided by salicylic acid and Centella Asiatica Extract, which work to mildly exfoliate oily shine and calm inflammation. Panthenol and Glycerin further support hydration and skin barrier function, enhancing overall comfort.
  • The formula offers moderate exfoliation for oily shine and combination skin due to the presence of salicylic acid in concentrations that provide mild chemical exfoliation.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients, and presence of soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside.

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.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 1.0k+ reviews

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.

Highlights

  • Soothing and calming Mostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly calmed my redness”
    • “Relieved swelling and heat”
    • “Best for angry acne”
    • “Soothing for sensitive skin”
  • Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
    • “Smoothed out texture”
    • “Gentle dead skin removal”
    • “Non-irritating exfoliation”
    • “Skin felt softer immediately”
  • Non-irritating formula Often Mentioned
    • “No stinging at all”
    • “Hypoallergenic”
    • “Great for super sensitive skin”
    • “Didn't break me out”
  • Cooling sensation Sometimes Noted
    • “Refreshing feel”
    • “Great when refrigerated”
    • “Cools down heated skin”
    • “Nice cooling effect”
  • Pad durability issues Sometimes Noted
    • “Pads fall apart easily”
    • “Material is too thin”
    • “Tears when wiping”
    • “Flimsy texture”
  • High price Rarely Noted
    • “A bit pricey”
    • “Expensive for the count”
    • “Wait for a sale”
    • “Cost is steep”
  • Low hydration Rarely Noted
    • “Not enough for dry skin”
    • “Dried out quickly”
    • “Need extra moisturizer”
    • “Light hydration only”
  • Noticeable scent Rarely Noted
    • “Strong tea tree smell”
    • “Medicinal scent”
    • “Herbal fragrance”
    • “Scent is noticeable”

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Questions and answers

What makes Medicube Super Cica Pad one of the best fits for combination skin?

Salicylic acid and Centella Asiatica Extract make it an excellent fit because they mildly exfoliate oily shine and calm inflammation. Panthenol and glycerin further support hydration and comfort for combination skin, while soothing ingredients like madecassoside help ensure a safe, irritation-free experience.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for combination skin?

Salicylic acid and Centella Asiatica Extract make this toner a great fit by mildly clearing oily shine and calming redness. Panthenol and glycerin further help keep your skin feeling hydrated and comfortable.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Heartleaf do for combination skin?

Heartleaf helps calm redness and balances oily and dry areas on combination skin. It may reduce irritation and control excess shine while keeping the skin comfortable and smooth.

Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 2016Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2023

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

This soothing toner fits in the morning routine after the cleanser, and in the weekly routine after the cleansing mask. Lovi routines start exfoliating pads once a week, and people who tolerate them well and see good results can carefully use them more often.

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

You can use this toner with retinol by applying the toner first to damp skin and waiting a few minutes before putting on your retinol. Using soothing and hydrating ingredients beforehand helps keep your skin comfortable and is unlikely to cause irritation.

How often should I use this toner?

Start using this toner once a week to see how your combination skin handles the mild exfoliation from salicylic acid. If your skin feels comfortable and tolerates it well, you can carefully use it more often.

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

This toner is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging on combination skin. Its safe formula avoids harsh ingredients while combining salicylic acid to gently clear oily shine with calming Centella Asiatica Extract.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • 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
  • Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • 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
  • The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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

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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