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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner for mature skin

Average

  • AverageNormal Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for mature skin; other toners fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 hydration for your normal skin due to Centella Asiatica Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate, which soothe and replenish moisture effectively.
  • Adenosine and niacinamide provide moderate benefits for wrinkles and fine lines by supporting skin rejuvenation.
  • The product is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients and is suitable for normal skin.

How to apply

  • You can use this hydrating toner AM and PM every day to keep your skin smooth. Always pair with SPF in the morning to protect your skin.
  • Apply your hydrating toner right after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better and lock in moisture.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a simple patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users with sensitive, acne-prone, and combination skin frequently praise this toner for its ability to calm redness and soothe irritation without causing breakouts. Many appreciate its lightweight, watery texture for layering. Some users with drier skin types find it lacks sufficient hydration and report the exfoliating effects are too subtle to notice.

Highlights

  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs like water”
    • “no sticky finish”
    • “great for layering”
    • “feels weightless”
  • Soothing and calming Mostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin”
    • “reduced redness immediately”
    • “soothing for sensitive skin”
    • “helped heal my barrier”
  • Good value Often Mentioned
    • “huge bottle”
    • “lasts forever”
    • “great price point”
    • “aesthetic packaging”
  • Gentle exfoliation Sometimes Noted
    • “gentle enough for daily use”
    • “smoothed texture over time”
    • “didn't sting my sensitive skin”
    • “mild pore care”
  • Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
    • “not moisturizing enough”
    • “just felt like water”
    • “needed more hydration”
    • “too light for winter”
  • Minor irritation Rarely Noted
    • “caused tiny bumps”
    • “stung slightly”
    • “broke me out”
    • “skin didn't like it”
  • Unnoticeable results Rarely Noted
    • “didn't do much”
    • “kind of meh”
    • “no difference in texture”
    • “underwhelming results”

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Questions and answers

How well does SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner work for mature skin?

This toner works reasonably well for mature skin by helping to soothe and add moisture, while offering moderate support for fine lines. However, mature skin typically benefits more from products that provide exceptionally safe, deep hydration and robust anti-aging care without any risk of irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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

Centella Asiatica Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate make this toner a good fit by deeply soothing and keeping your skin plump with moisture, while niacinamide and adenosine help smooth out fine lines. A hydrating toner for mature skin needs a rich blend of ingredients that boost moisture, smooth texture, and calm the skin to maintain its youthful feel.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for mature skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract helps mature skin by improving moisture, reducing moisture loss, and supporting collagen production to keep skin firm and smooth. It also provides antioxidant and calming benefits that help protect against everyday stress and visible signs of aging.

Scientific Reports, 2021International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025

What does Niacinamide do for mature skin?

Niacinamide helps mature skin by smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, reducing dark spots, and improving overall skin elasticity. It is also very well tolerated and supports a strong skin barrier to keep skin looking healthy.

Antioxidants, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004

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

This hydrating toner goes right after cleansing in your morning routine. A mature skin product of this type needs richer anti-aging ingredients and deep moisturizers to smooth out fine lines and fit this skin better.

Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this toner with retinol by applying the toner first to soothe and hydrate your skin before putting on your retinol treatment. Mature skin benefits most when paired with products rich in nourishing oils, antioxidants, and peptides that deeply firm and smooth out fine lines.

How often should I use this toner?

You can use this toner daily in your morning routine, as it provides safe hydration and soothing care for your skin. Mature skin generally benefits from a toner that also includes potent antioxidants, firming peptides, and deeper-acting anti-aging ingredients to better target fine lines.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin because it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients and has a very safe profile. To best care for mature skin, a product of this type needs richer nourishing ingredients and stronger wrinkle-smoothing benefits to keep the skin firm and smooth.

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, 2016
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Optimized transfersomes loaded with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and hyaluronic acid increased cell viability while reducing lipid peroxidation, intracellular ROS, and MMP expression in HaCaT cells, and exhibited higher skin permeation and deposition compared to plain EGCG.

    Drug Delivery, 2017
  • Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches showed similar or better efficacy on skin wrinkles, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration compared to adenosine cream in 22 female subjects.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018
  • Topical application of a disodium adenosine monophosphate-based formulation reduced wrinkles and hyperpigmentation while improving hydration, barrier function, skin lifting, and epidermal turnover in female participants.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • 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
  • Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene showed no hindrance compared to adapalene monotherapy and provided benefits in reducing complications in 25 subjects with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
  • Gluconolactone and tartaric acid significantly lower transepidermal water loss and erythema after sodium lauryl sulphate challenge compared to vehicle, untreated control, and glycolic acid in healthy subjects.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997
  • Gluconolactone 14% solution significantly improved mild to moderate acne by reducing inflamed and non-inflamed lesions similarly to 5% benzoyl peroxide, but with fewer side-effects in 150 patients.

    The Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 1992

Ingredients

Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Adenosine, Disodium Edta, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin

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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