SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Cloudy Mist for sensitive skin
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One of the best toners for sensitive skin.
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
- Offers excellent soothing and hydration for your normal skin, as Centella Asiatica Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate calm inflammation and moisturize effectively.
- The inclusion of Ceramide Np further supports your skin barrier, addressing redness and irritation by reinforcing its natural defenses.
- This formula is safe for your sensitive skin, containing no harsh ingredients and featuring beneficial components like Centella Asiatica Extract and Ceramide Np.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers consistently praise this mist for its ultra-fine, "cloud-like" spray that delivers instant hydration without disturbing makeup. It is widely favored by those with dry, sensitive, or dehydrated skin for its ability to soothe redness and provide a cooling, non-sticky finish, though some find it insufficiently moisturizing for extremely dry winter conditions.
Highlights
Ultra-fine mist Mostly Mentioned
- “sprays softly yet steadily”
- “finest mists I've ever encountered”
- “doesn't leave water droplets”
- “mists on like a light fog”
Lightweight & fast Often Mentioned
- “absorbs well without feeling sticky”
- “feels like water”
- “oil-free and feels clean”
- “doesn't leave a sticky texture”
Makeup friendly Sometimes Noted
- “works well both under and over makeup”
- “doesn't cause pilling”
- “beautiful before or after makeup”
Soothing & cooling Sometimes Noted
- “great for when you feel flushed”
- “cooling sensation on the skin”
- “calms and moisturizes”
- “leaves skin calm”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “stings a bit if it gets in your eyes”
- “keep your eyes closed”
- “stings very badly”
Narrow spray coverage Rarely Noted
- “coverage area is narrow”
- “spray coverage isn't too wide”
Not hydrating enough Rarely Noted
- “mist just sitting on the skin”
- “need to mist multiple times”
- “not sure if it's really hydrating”
- “feels like water”
Price point Rarely Noted
- “price is pretty steep”
- “empty my wallet”
- “wish it were more affordable”
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Questions and answers
What makes SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Cloudy Mist a great fit for sensitive skin?
This soothing toner is a great fit because it calms inflammation and brings deep moisture to sensitive skin using Centella Asiatica and Sodium Hyaluronate. It also includes Ceramide NP to strengthen your skin barrier, which helps ease redness and irritation.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for sensitive skin?
Centella Asiatica Extract and Ceramide NP make this toner a great fit by calming inflammation and reinforcing your skin barrier to tackle redness and irritation. This gentle formula is safe and free of harsh ingredients, helping to keep sensitive skin calm and comfortable.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
What does Centella Asiatica do for sensitive skin?
Centella asiatica helps calm sensitive skin and keeps it feeling soft by soothing irritation and supporting the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause trouble and may help reduce redness and discomfort over a few weeks of regular use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps calm and hydrate sensitive skin while supporting the skin barrier to keep it soft and comfortable. Clinical studies show it improves surface moisture and reduces dryness, roughness, and redness without irritation.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This soothing toner goes after your cleanser in both your morning and evening skincare routines. It helps calm and hydrate sensitive skin while supporting your natural skin barrier.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 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 calm and hydrate your skin before using your retinol treatment. This gentle, soothing formula helps reduce redness and irritation while supporting your skin barrier against dryness.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this soothing toner twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine to keep your sensitive skin calm and well-hydrated. The gentle ingredients help reduce redness and support your skin barrier safely.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This soothing toner is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging on sensitive skin because it is free of harsh ingredients and features calming components like Centella Asiatica Extract and Ceramide NP. These beneficial ingredients help soothe irritation and support the skin barrier without weighing down the skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
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, 2016Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A lipid mixture enriched by ceramide NP with fatty acids of diverse chain lengths significantly improved skin barrier recovery rate, stratum corneum integrity, and hydration compared to a vehicle cream in healthy adult male volunteers with corticosteroid-impaired skin.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008Topical 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, 2020A 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, 2017Moisturizer 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, 2019Topical 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, 2019Topical 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, 2019The 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, 2012Cordyceps sinensis mycelium hydroethanolic extract increased sirtuin expression, NAD+ synthesis, ATP production, collagen synthesis, and reduced ROS and wrinkles in in vitro assays and human subjects compared to controls.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024Topical cream containing 0.2% Cordyceps militaris polysaccharide extract was safe and achieved over 70% overall preference in 20 female volunteers.
Fungal Biology and Biotechnology, 2023A cordycepin/chitosan hydrogel dressing served as a quicker re-epithelization of skin wounds and an apparent increasing collagen deposition compared with chitosan hydrogels in vivo.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2019
Ingredients
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isopentyldiol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cordyceps Militaris Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Dioleate, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Sodium Phytate, Hedera Helix Stem Extract Leaf, Polyglutamic Acid, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide Np
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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