Ciracle Pore Tightening Toner for combination skin
Witch Hazel Leaf Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Allantoin
Menthyl Lactate
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
Works for combination skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 pore tightening for your combination skin due to witch hazel leaf extract and menthol lactate, which provide astringent and cooling effects, but the hydration and emollient ingredients are insufficient for optimal balance.
- While ingredients like Allantoin and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate offer general skincare benefits, they are not directly relevant to addressing your primary concern of oily shine.
How to apply
- You can use this toner in your AM or PM routine. Start by using it 3 times a week and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply the toner right after cleansing and before putting on your moisturizer or sunscreen.
- Gently press 2 to 3 drops of the toner into your skin and let it absorb for a minute ⏳ before your next step.
- For the best results apply it to clean skin so it can help control oily shine throughout the day.
- Always avoid the eye area and remember to do a patch test before your very first use .
People Say
★3.9Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users with oily and acne-prone skin find this toner effective for controlling sebum and providing a refreshing sensation. Many report a temporary tightening effect on pores and smoother skin texture. However, some users note the high alcohol content can be drying and the price may not be justified by the results.
Highlights
Quick absorption Mostly Mentioned
- “Quickly absorbed without stickiness”
- “great absorbance”
- “lightweight and watery”
Effective oil control Often Mentioned
- “Face has never been so oil-free”
- “controls excessive sebum”
- “blot my face less”
Strong alcohol scent Often Mentioned
- “Slight alcohol-like scent”
- “smells like mouthwash”
- “high alcohol content”
Pore tightening Sometimes Noted
- “Elastically tightening pores”
- “feel pores shrinking”
- “tightens my pores”
Refreshing sensation Sometimes Noted
- “Cooling sensation”
- “refreshing and cooling”
- “leaves skin feeling clean”
Price vs value Sometimes Noted
- “over-priced”
- “results aren't remarkable enough”
Limited availability Rarely Noted
- “Trickier to get your hands on”
- “docking points for availability”
- “hard to find”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “Spilled all inside packaging”
- “pump had slightly come off”
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Questions and answers
How well does Ciracle Pore Tightening Toner work for combination skin?
This toner is an average fit for combination skin because it offers moderate pore tightening with witch hazel and a cooling feel, but it lacks enough hydrating and smoothing ingredients for optimal balance. A toner for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin to manage oily shine while keeping dry areas hydrated and comfortable.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for combination skin?
Witch Hazel Leaf Extract and Menthyl Lactate make this toner a fit by providing astringent and cooling effects for your combination skin. However, a product for this skin needs more hydration and emollient ingredients to balance oily and dry areas effectively.
What does Witch Hazel Leaf Extract do for combination skin?
Witch Hazel Leaf Extract helps calm redness and balances oily areas while protecting combination skin from everyday damage and irritation. It also works to reduce swelling and support healing without drying out the skin.
What does Green Tea Water do for combination skin?
Green tea water helps balance combination skin by controlling excess oil and boosting moisture without feeling heavy. It may also improve skin smoothness and elasticity while soothing any redness.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This toner goes in your evening routine after makeup removal and cleansing, as part of the steps for your combination skin. A product of this type needs extra hydrating and softening ingredients to keep your skin balanced.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner with retinol by applying the toner first after cleansing, letting it dry, and then following with your retinol. Because combination skin needs extra hydration and smoothing agents to stay balanced, be sure to follow with a nourishing moisturizer afterward to prevent dryness.
How often should I use it?
You can use this toner daily as part of your regular routine, though combination skin also needs extra hydrating and moisturizing ingredients to keep a healthy balance.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, though the alcohol and witch hazel leaf extract may feel drying if your skin lacks hydration. A product for this skin needs balancing hydration and soothing ingredients to manage oily shine without stripping dry areas.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
A Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract increased LOXL1 expression twofold, decreased elafin synthesis, restored functional elastic fibers, reduced nonfunctional elastin aggregates, decreased wrinkles, and improved skin firmness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018Hamamelis bark proanthocyanidins strongly increased the proliferation of cultured human keratinocytes and reduced transepidermal water loss and erythema formation in SLS-irritated skin, whereas the polysaccharide fraction had no effect.
Phytochemistry, 2001Witch hazel bark extract and hamamelitannin showed pronounced anti-inflammatory activity, supported keratinocyte migration in a wound healing assay, and inhibited Staphylococcus aureus growth, whereas their skin microbiota metabolite ellagic acid stimulated inflammatory mediator release.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025Topical 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, 2019Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Pentylene Glycol, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Phenoxyethanol, Witch Hazel Leaf Extract, Mentha Haplocalix Extract, Menthyl Lactate, Citric Acid
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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