LANEIGE Fresh Calming Toner for sensitive skin
Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Sea Water
Butylene Glycol
Tocopherol
Ethylhexylglycerin
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- SuperiorNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for sensitive skin; a few toners fit it even 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
- Excellent suitability for your normal skin with sensitivity as sea water and litchi chinensis pericarp extract provide optimal hydration and antioxidant activity to soothe redness and irritation.
- Tocopherol further enhances the calming benefits, offering protection against oxidative stress.
- The formula is safe for your skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this soothing toner 3×/week, and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this soothing toner after your cleanser, and before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin with your hands. Let it absorb for a minute before moving on.
- Since your skin is sensitive, apply this soothing toner on completely dry skin to make it feel extra comfortable.
- Be sure to avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★3.6Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsUsers with oily and combination skin appreciate this toner's lightweight, oil-free formula for refreshing and balancing moisture without pore clogging. However, individuals with dry or fragrance-sensitive skin report it lacks deep hydration and can be irritating due to its strong lychee scent.
Highlights
Refreshing & Lightweight Mostly Mentioned
- “feels like water”
- “absorbs instantly”
- “very refreshing”
- “lightweight layer”
Pleasant scent Often Mentioned
- “delicious lychee smell”
- “smells amazing”
- “uplifting scent”
- “fresh fruity aroma”
Balances oil Sometimes Noted
- “perfect for oily skin”
- “balances my t-zone”
- “hydrating but not greasy”
- “oil-free moisture”
Soothing effect Sometimes Noted
- “calms redness”
- “cools down skin”
- “soothing sensation”
- “gentle on acne”
Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
- “not moisturizing enough”
- “skin felt tight”
- “too light”
- “need more hydration”
Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
- “leaves a sticky film”
- “tacky finish”
- “feels sticky”
- “residue stays on”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “smell is too strong”
- “overpowering perfume”
- “irritated my nose”
- “too much fragrance”
Ineffective results Rarely Noted
- “did nothing”
- “just like water”
- “no visible difference”
- “basic toner”
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Questions and answers
What makes LANEIGE Fresh Calming Toner a great fit for sensitive skin?
This toner is a great fit because sea water and litchi extract hydrate the skin while soothing redness and irritation, and vitamin E provides extra calm and protection against daily stress. The formula is safe for sensitive skin because it lacks harsh ingredients and uses gentle, soothing components.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for sensitive skin?
Sea water and litchi chinensis pericarp extract make this toner a great fit by providing hydration and antioxidant activity to soothe redness and irritation. Tocopherol further enhances these calming benefits, helping to protect your skin against oxidative stress.
What does Lychee Fruit Extract do for sensitive skin?
Lychee Fruit Extract helps calm sensitive skin by providing soothing moisture and antioxidants. It is unlikely to cause irritation and leaves dry or delicate skin feeling soft and smooth.
What does Sea Water do for sensitive skin?
Sea water helps calm sensitive skin by reducing redness, stinging, and itching while supporting the outer skin barrier. It may also improve skin hydration and decrease roughness for dry or irritated skin types.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This toner goes right after cleansing both morning and night in your routine. It helps calm and hydrate sensitive skin while prepping it for the next steps.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this soothing toner with retinol by applying the toner first to damp skin and following with your retinol treatment once it absorbs. This helps keep your skin calm and comfortable while you use retinol, reducing the chance of dryness and irritation.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this toner twice a day in both your morning and evening routines. It is a great fit for sensitive skin because sea water and litchi extract provide soothing hydration and help calm redness.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin because its lightweight formula is free of heavy, pore-clogging ingredients. Sea water and soothing plant extracts help calm redness while keeping the skin balanced and comfortable.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Application of 0.1% and 0.05% litchi serum significantly increased skin lightening compared to placebo, while 0.1% litchi serum additionally improved skin elasticity and reduced wrinkles in 29 volunteers over 112 days.
Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises, 2020Topical application of Dead Sea water encouraged the expression of barrier-related proteins, increased skin secretion of β-endorphin, and attenuated the expression of inflammatory and irritation-related cytokines in in vitro skin equivalents and ex vivo human skin organ culture.
Experimental Dermatology, 2019Dead Sea water treatment promoted procollagen-1 and elastin secretion, hemidesmosome increase, and epidermal basal cell regeneration in human dermal cells and reconstructed skin models, while activating pathways related to extracellular matrix biosynthesis, DNA repair, and autophagy under normal and UV stress conditions.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ppg-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Butylene Glycol, Sea Water Maris Aqua Eau De Mer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp 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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