LANEIGE Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer for sensitive skin
Glycerin
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
1,2-Hexanediol
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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
- Suitable for normal skin, this product offers moderate hydration due to glycerin and Limnanthes Alba seed oil, which provide emollient and humectant actions to support your skin's barrier function.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract offers soothing benefits that can help with your redness and irritation, though it is not specifically targeted to address these concerns.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components.
How to apply
- Use your hydrating toner in both your AM and PM routines. Start 3 times per week and move to daily use if your skin feels good.
- Apply your hydrating toner right after cleansing and before putting on your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb for a minute before the next step.
- For sensitive skin, apply the hydrating toner on dry skin to keep it calm and comfortable.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive eye area.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this milky hybrid toner is highly praised for delivering deep, long-lasting hydration and strengthening the skin barrier, creating a dewy glass skin finish. Some users with oily or acne-prone skin report it can be too rich or potentially clog pores.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “plump skin”
- “saved my dry skin”
- “instant moisture”
- “long-lasting hydration”
Barrier support Often Mentioned
- “soothing”
- “calming redness”
- “strengthens barrier”
- “healed dry patches”
Glowy finish Often Mentioned
- “glass skin”
- “dewy glow”
- “radiant”
- “healthy sheen”
Makeup prep Sometimes Noted
- “great base”
- “makeup sits better”
- “smooth canvas”
- “no clinging”
Versatile texture Sometimes Noted
- “milky”
- “lightweight”
- “absorbs quickly”
- “skip moisturizer”
Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “caused whiteheads”
- “broke me out”
- “clogged pores”
- “acne flare-up”
Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “messy bottle”
- “squirts everywhere”
- “hard to control”
- “leaks”
Greasy feel Rarely Noted
- “sticky finish”
- “too oily”
- “heavy film”
- “greasy residue”
Reformulation concerns Rarely Noted
- “less rich than original”
- “too watery”
- “preferred old formula”
- “changed ingredients”
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Questions and answers
How well does LANEIGE Cream Skin work for sensitive skin?
This product works for sensitive skin, though other products fit it better because they offer stronger soothing benefits and deeper moisture without any risk of irritation. It helps keep skin soft with glycerin and meadowfoam seed oil, while green tea extract may help calm redness and irritation. Sensitive skin needs hydrating toners rich in soothing extracts and advanced moisture ingredients like hyaluronic acid or peptides, with no allergens to keep skin calm and hydrated.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for sensitive skin?
Glycerin and Limnanthes Alba seed oil help make this toner a good fit by adding moisture and supporting your skin's barrier, while Camellia Sinensis leaf extract may help calm redness and irritation. To fit sensitive skin even better, this type of product needs extra soothing components, rich hydrating agents like hyaluronic acid, and zero allergens.
What does Glycerin do for sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps keep sensitive skin soft and deeply hydrated while supporting the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect against dryness and roughness.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1999
What does Meadowfoam Seed Oil do for sensitive skin?
Meadowfoam seed oil helps keep dry and sensitive skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling too heavy. Because it stays mostly on the outer layer, it is generally safe to use, though it is important to test a small patch first to make sure your skin stays calm.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This toner goes right after cleansing in both your morning and evening skincare routines. It is safe for sensitive skin, but to get a better fit, this skin type needs extra soothing ingredients and richer moisture to truly calm redness and irritation.
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 and then following with your retinol treatment. This approach helps maintain your skin barrier while managing potential irritation, though sensitive skin needs a product that also features ceramides and calming extracts for better comfort.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this toner twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine, because it is safe for your sensitive skin and lacks harsh ingredients. Sensitive skin works best with products that provide gentle hydration and calming ingredients to keep it soft and comfortable.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This toner may cause breakouts for some people with sensitive skin, as reviewers occasionally report this issue. Products of this type need lightweight, non-pore-clogging hydrators and soothing ingredients to keep sensitive skin clear and calm.
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, 2017Applying a lotion containing probiotic ferment lysate VHProbi® Mix R for 30 days significantly decreased transepidermal water loss and skin redness while significantly increasing skin moisturization compared to baseline in participants with sensitive skin.
Scientific Reports, 2023A topical cream containing 10% Bifidobacterium longum lysate significantly decreased skin sensitivity and increased skin resistance against physical and chemical aggression in female volunteers with reactive skin compared to a control cream.
Experimental Dermatology, 2010A preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol showed no delayed Type IV dermal sensitivity reactions in 200 subjects when tested as a 15% mixture in carbomer gel and in a cosmetic formulation.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2009The 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 green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022Sensory skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols increased with alkane chain length, whereas 1,2-hexanediol showed the lowest objective skin irritation potential compared to both shorter and longer chain lengths, and percutaneous absorption negatively correlated with alkane chain length.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Disodium Edta, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
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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