Biodance Collagen Gel Toner Pads for combination skin
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other toners fit it better.
- Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2025
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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
- Offers moderate hydration for your combination skin, as glycerin and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid provide humectant effects, while collagen extract and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 support collagen stimulation.
- The formula offers general skincare benefits suitable for combination skin, but it does not specifically target oily shine.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this hydrating toner in your AM and PM routines. Start 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this hydrating toner after your cleanser and before your moisturizer or SPF. This keeps your skin balanced and ready.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin with your hands. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute before the next step.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better. Clean skin gives the best results for your oily shine goal.
- Avoid the eye area when using your hydrating toner. Always do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 1.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise these pads for their unique hydrogel texture that delivers intense hydration and a "glass skin" glow, making them an excellent choice for dry or dehydrated skin. While they are highly effective as a cooling pre-makeup mask or soothing treatment, some users find the slippery gel material difficult to handle compared to traditional cotton toner pads.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “gives glass shine to tired skin”
- “skin feels quenched and plump”
- “leaves a radiant glow”
Cooling and soothing Often Mentioned
- “feels instantly cool on the skin”
- “soothing on redness”
- “great for summer heat”
Excellent makeup prep Often Mentioned
- “foundation goes on beautifully”
- “makeup looks clean and fresh”
- “smooth canvas for base”
Slippery handling Often Mentioned
- “slippery in your hand”
- “awkward to use”
- “hard to grip while wiping”
Gentle and non-irritating Sometimes Noted
- “super gentle on skin”
- “no irritation at all”
- “soft cushiony texture”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “not affordable for daily use”
- “not quite worth the investment”
- “pricey for a toner pad”
Fragrance Rarely Noted
- “scent is a bit off-putting”
- “strong fragrance”
Lack of exfoliation Rarely Noted
- “doesn't work as exfoliating toner”
- “no texture for scrubbing”
- “too smooth to clean pores”
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Questions and answers
How well do Biodance Collagen Gel Toner Pads work for combination skin?
Biodance Collagen Gel Toner Pads provide moderate moisture for combination skin using glycerin and hyaluronic acid, but they do not specifically help with oily shine. A product of this type needs effective hydrating and soothing ingredients that balance dry and oily areas while controlling shine without causing irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Nutrients, 2022
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid help make this toner a good fit by keeping combination skin hydrated, while collagen extract and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 support collagen stimulation. Because it lacks ingredients that target oily shine, combination skin needs a product that provides effective hydrating and soothing ingredients to balance both dry and oily areas.
Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2025Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Collagen do for combination skin?
Collagen helps combination skin stay soft and plump by boosting moisture and improving overall elasticity. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may help smooth out dryness while supporting a balanced feel.
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This hydrating toner goes after cleansing and before your moisturizer in the morning, and it also fits into weekly routines after cleansing masks. It is a safe and gentle choice for combination skin, though a product of this type for this skin needs ingredients that also target oily shine.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Nutrients, 2022
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 your skin, followed by your retinol treatment. This routine helps keep your skin comfortable and is unlikely to cause irritation. Combination skin also benefits from ingredients that control oily shine.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2025
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this hydrating toner daily in your morning routine as it provides moderate moisture for combination skin without irritation. However, because it does not target oily shine, combination skin also needs lightweight mattifying ingredients to better balance oil production.
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 because it is free of harsh ingredients and safe to use. However, a product for this skin needs oil-balancing and shine-controlling ingredients to properly manage excess oil and prevent breakouts.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles composed of lactoferrin, recombinant human collagen, and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 improved transdermal efficiency by 69.90% and demonstrated moisturizing, whitening, wrinkle reduction, and firming effects.
Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2025A 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, 2017Collagen peptides induced cell proliferation and pro-collagen-1α expression, increased TGF-β and VEGF, and suppressed the LPS-induced inflammatory response in human skin fibroblasts and keratinocytes.
Nutrients, 2022A liquid formulation containing hydrolyzed collagen demonstrated structural stability, peptide mass distribution between 0.5 and 19.5 kDa, and faded forehead wrinkles in five volunteers while proving to be non-irritating and hypoallergenic.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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
Why other toners fit combination skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Collagen Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Allantoin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta, Sodium Polyacrylate, Cyanocobalamin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sh-Polypeptide-22, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-3
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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