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numbuzin No.1 Pure-Full Calming Herb Toner for acne-prone skin

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  • SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

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

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 and acne, blemishes, and breakouts is provided by Centella Asiatica Extract and Houttuynia Cordata Extract, which offer potent anti-inflammatory action and support barrier repair.
  • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract further enhances the soothing and calming effects, reducing redness and irritation.
  • 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

  • Use your soothing toner AM and PM daily to help keep breakouts under control.
  • Apply this soothing toner right after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin and let it absorb.
  • Pat the soothing toner onto clean, slightly damp skin for the best absorption.
  • Always do a patch test before first use and avoid getting the soothing toner in your eyes.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 2.4k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this toner is highly praised by users with acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin for its effectiveness in calming redness and inflammation without causing pore blockages. Its lightweight, watery consistency is appreciated for rapid absorption and suitability for layering. However, individuals with very dry skin may find it insufficient for their hydration needs on its own.

Highlights

  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly with no stickiness.”
    • “Super light but sinks in quickly.”
    • “Watery texture... sets to a matte finish.”
  • Soothes redness Mostly Mentioned
    • “Calmed my previously inflamed acne and reduced redness.”
    • “Helps soothe redness... sit the toner-soaked pad on the irritated area.”
    • “Great for soothing sensitive skin.”
  • Acne-prone friendly Often Mentioned
    • “Did not clog my pores.”
    • “Safe for acne-prone skin... non-comedogenic.”
    • “Helped improve my blackheads and whiteheads.”
  • Good value Sometimes Noted
    • “Bottle will last me a long time... 300ml.”
    • “Affordable for the size.”
    • “Real jumbo toner... good value.”
  • Not hydrating enough Sometimes Noted
    • “Hydrating is so-so... have to layer it.”
    • “Too light for dry skin.”
    • “Didn't notice extra hydration from it.”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Munched breakout... closed comedones.”
    • “More irritating/burning than desensitizing.”
    • “Caused tiny bumps on my forehead.”
  • No results Rarely Noted
    • “Net neutral... didn't notice any change.”
    • “Didn't see any improvement.”
    • “Just felt like water, no wow factor.”

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Questions and answers

What makes Numbuzin No.1 Pure-Full Calming Herb Toner a great fit for acne-prone skin?

This toner is a great fit because Centella Asiatica and Houttuynia Cordata extracts help calm redness and support skin barrier repair. Licorice root extract further soothes irritation, while the gentle formula is unlikely to cause any unwanted reactions on sensitive skin.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

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

Centella Asiatica extract and Houttuynia Cordata extract make this toner a great fit because they offer strong calming action and help repair your skin barrier. Licorice root extract further helps reduce redness and irritation on acne-prone skin.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for acne-prone skin?

Centella asiatica extract helps calm angry skin, reduces redness, and supports healing for breakouts. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may improve overall skin clarity when used consistently.

Molecules, 2023Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020

What does Houttuynia Cordata Extract do for acne-prone skin?

Houttuynia cordata extract helps acne-prone skin by fighting bacteria and calming redness and swelling. It reduces cell damage from inflammation and supports skin repair, making it a soothing addition to your routine.

Antioxidants, 2022Heliyon, 2024

Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This soothing toner goes as a hydrating step in your morning routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It is also used in weekly care after cleansing masks to help calm and soothe acne-prone skin.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

You can use this toner with retinol by applying it right after cleansing to calm and prep your skin before your retinol step. This helps reduce redness and irritation while keeping your skin comfortable, as the soothing ingredients support your skin barrier.

Cutis, 2006Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

How often should I use it?

You can use this soothing toner daily as part of your morning and evening routine to help calm breakouts. Its gentle plant extracts are unlikely to cause irritation and work to reduce redness while supporting your skin barrier.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your acne-prone skin because it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients. Its soothing ingredients help calm redness and irritation, and fewer than normal reviewers complain about breakouts.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

Is it 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
  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023
  • 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 panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Extract, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Allantoin, Disodium Edta, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Betaine, Panthenol

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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