First Aid Beauty Hydrating Toner for combination skin
Glycerin
Squalane
OatAverage
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other toners fit it better.
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 hyaluronic acid provide humectant benefits while squalane offers emollient properties, which is suitable for managing oily shine.
- The inclusion of oat kernel extract and licorice root extract further supports soothing and anti-inflammatory actions, beneficial for maintaining balanced skin.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsWhile most find it leaves skin plump and prepped for moisturizer, a small minority experienced breakouts or found the scent off-putting.
Highlights
Pleasant texture Mostly Mentioned
- “milky but absorbs quickly”
- “lightweight and non-sticky”
- “velvety feel on skin”
Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
- “skin feels supple and bouncy”
- “leaves skin plump”
- “hydration lasts all day”
Gentle for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “no stinging or burning”
- “great alcohol-free option”
Soothes redness Often Mentioned
- “calmed my redness immediately”
- “relieves tight, itchy skin”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “clogged my pores”
- “caused tiny pimples”
- “broke me out immediately”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “hard to squeeze out”
- “bottle is too rigid”
- “dispenses too slowly”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “smells like sunscreen”
- “weird plastic smell”
- “scent is off-putting”
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Questions and answers
How well does the First Aid Beauty Hydrating Toner work for combination skin?
This toner works reasonably well for combination skin by offering moderate hydration and soothing dry and oily areas without causing irritation. A product of this type needs effective hydrating and soothing ingredients to manage oily shine and keep skin balanced.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and hyaluronic acid help provide hydration while squalane softens dry patches and helps manage oily shine. Oat kernel extract and licorice root extract further soothe the skin to keep it balanced. Combination skin of this type needs formulas with ingredients that balance moisture without heaviness, along with soothing agents that keep skin calm.
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
What does Squalane do for combination skin?
Squalane helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It supports the skin barrier and provides lightweight hydration that works well for both dry and oily areas.
Skin Health and Disease, 2024Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2025
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This hydrating toner fits into your morning routine right after cleansing and before your moisturizer. A well-rounded combination routine benefits from gentle hydration and soothing ingredients like glycerin and oat extract to keep dry patches comfortable while managing oily shine.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner with retinol by applying it right after cleansing to keep your skin calm and hydrated before your retinol treatment. This type of routine works best for combination skin when it includes soothing ingredients and gentle hydrators that help reduce potential irritation from stronger products.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this toner in your morning routine and during your weekly routine as part of your skincare steps. It offers moderate hydration and soothing benefits for combination skin, though this skin type often needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil without feeling heavy.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin, as it has a very low rate of complaints about breakouts and contains safe ingredients. However, because it is only an average fit for your skin, combination skin typically needs lightweight hydration and balancing ingredients like niacinamide or green tea to stay clear and control oily shine without heaviness.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
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, 2017Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The 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, 2012Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025A repair cream containing Rhealba oat plantlets extract, l-ALA-l-GLU dipeptide, and hyaluronic acid provided immediate relief and was judged by doctors as good or very good in 96.8% of cases for wound healing in 2,363 patients following dermatological acts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018Topically applied Avena sativa and Avena Rhealba oatmeal extracts significantly reduced skin irritation parameters including a* parameter increase and blood flow increase compared to vehicle in 12 healthy individuals subjected to the sodium lauryl sulfate irritation model.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002Colloidal oat extracts diminished pro-inflammatory cytokines in vitro and colloidal oat lotion improved skin dryness, scaling, roughness, and itch intensity in healthy female subjects compared to baseline.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Squalane, Sorbitan Oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Oat, Saccharomyces Honey Ferment Filtrate, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Beta-Glucan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Edta, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic 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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