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Medicube PDRN PINK CICA SOOTHING TONER for dry skin

Average

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for dry skin; other toners fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 and soothing for your dry skin, as Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid provide humectant action to retain moisture, while Centella Asiatica Extract calms irritation.
  • Allantoin and Panthenol further support skin hydration and comfort, making it a generally beneficial choice for dry or flaky skin.
  • The product is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation 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 your soothing toner 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply your soothing toner after cleansing, and before putting on 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 adding your next product.
  • Apply the soothing toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better. This works great for dry or flaky skin to lock in extra moisture.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area when applying the soothing toner. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 800+ reviews

Users with sensitive and acne-prone skin frequently praise this toner for its immediate soothing and redness-reducing effects, often noting a brighter, more even complexion after consistent use. The lightweight, non-sticky texture is a popular choice for oily and combination skin, though some users with dry skin report it lacks sufficient hydration on its own.

Highlights

  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “non-sticky feel”
    • “refreshing and light”
    • “texture is just like water”
  • Soothing and calming Often Mentioned
    • “immediate calming of sensitive skin”
    • “noticeable reduction in redness”
    • “soothes irritation”
    • “calming toner mask”
  • Barrier support Sometimes Noted
    • “strengthens skin barrier”
    • “skin felt less tight”
    • “calm and resilient”
    • “prepped my skin perfectly”
  • Brightening and glow Sometimes Noted
    • “brighter, more even complexion”
    • “adds a slight glow”
    • “improves dullness”
    • “glass skin results”
  • Not hydrating enough Sometimes Noted
    • “hydration doesn't seem to cut it”
    • “feels a touch parched”
    • “did nothing for my normal-to-dry skin”
    • “wish it was more hydrating”
  • Average results Rarely Noted
    • “feels pretty average”
    • “not great, not horrible, just meh”
    • “won't do anything dramatically different”
  • Expensive for value Rarely Noted
    • “price tag is a bit steep”
    • “expensive”
    • “save your money”
  • Sensory complaints Rarely Noted
    • “feels quite heavy/sticky”
    • “tingling at first”
    • “too watery”

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Questions and answers

How well does medicube PDRN Pink Cica Soothing Toner work for dry skin?

It offers moderate hydration and calms irritation on dry skin using Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, and Centella Asiatica Extract. It is safe and generally beneficial, but a soothing toner for dry skin needs exceptionally well-suited formulations with a rich variety of moisturizing agents and soothing extracts to provide excellent hydration and comfort.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for dry skin?

Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid help hold moisture in your dry skin, while Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, and Panthenol calm irritation and keep your skin comfortable. A product for this skin needs richer moisturizing agents and soothing extracts to provide deeper hydration and superior comfort.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for dry skin?

Centella asiatica extract helps dry skin by boosting moisture and reducing water loss while calming irritation. It supports barrier repair to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for dry skin?

Hyaluronic acid draws moisture into dry skin, giving an immediate and lasting boost in hydration that helps smooth out fine lines and soften rough patches. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving overall skin smoothness and plumpness.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This toner goes in your morning routine right after washing your face and before you apply your moisturizer and SPF. It offers moderate hydration and calms irritation with ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and centella asiatica extract, but dry skin often needs richer, deeply nourishing creams or masks to lock in extra moisture.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian 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 hydrate your skin before putting on your retinol treatment. This toner is unlikely to cause irritation and helps keep your skin comfortable, but dry skin often needs richer, deeply nourishing creams and heavy moisture-locking ingredients to stay truly soft.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

How often should I use this toner?

You can use this toner daily in your morning routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It helps hold in moisture and calm irritation with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and Centella asiatica extract, though dry skin generally needs richer creams or heavier oils to lock in hydration.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts or purging for dry skin, as it contains gentle, soothing ingredients without harsh irritants. To fully care for dry skin, a product of this type needs richer oils and butters that deeply nourish and lock in lasting moisture.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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, 2017
  • 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
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • 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
  • 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
  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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
  • Topical application of Low-Peony PDRN enhanced barrier recovery and improved periorbital skin elasticity in human subjects.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
  • Polydeoxyribonucleotide promotes skin regeneration by increasing ERK phosphorylation, collagen accumulation, and cell proliferation and migration in fibroblasts while inhibiting ERK phosphorylation and inflammatory cytokine expression in keratinocytes.

    Molecular Medicine Reports, 2023
  • A topical mixture of polydeoxyribonucleotide, vitamin C, and niacinamide delivered via a microneedling therapy system decreased skin pigmentation and increased skin elasticity by attenuating melanogenesis and the destruction of collagen and elastin fibers in a UV-B-radiated animal model.

    Molecules, 2022

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Pdrn Polydeoxyribonucleotide, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta

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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