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Etude House Centella Relief Toner for dry skin

High

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for dry skin; a few toners fit it even 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

  • Highly suitable for your dry skin as glycerin and panthenol provide humectant and barrier repair actions, while madecassoside and centella asiatica stem extract flower leaf offer excellent soothing for redness and irritation.
  • Camellia sinensis leaf extract and tocopherol further support skin health by providing antioxidant benefits.
  • 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

★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviews

This toner is highly regarded for its gentle, watery formula that effectively calms redness and soothes sensitive, acne-prone skin without causing irritation or clogging pores. It is excellent for layering to build hydration. Some users with very dry skin find it insufficient as a sole moisturizer and a few note a slight tackiness if applied too heavily.

Highlights

  • Gentle and non-irritating Mostly Mentioned
    • “zero stinging”
    • “didn't break me out”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin”
  • Soothing and calming Mostly Mentioned
    • “calms redness immediately”
    • “soothed my inflamed skin”
    • “great for post-wash irritation”
    • “helped heal my barrier”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “feels like water”
    • “absorbs instantly”
    • “no greasy film”
    • “very thin and refreshing”
  • Hydrating layers Sometimes Noted
    • “great for layering”
    • “skin drinks it up”
    • “plumps skin after 3 layers”
    • “good base hydration”
  • Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
    • “too light for winter”
    • “need a heavy cream on top”
    • “watery but not deeply nourishing”
    • “disappeared into my dry skin”
  • Slight tackiness Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves a sticky finish”
    • “feels tacky if I use too much”
    • “slightly sticky after drying”
    • “residue feels a bit gluey”
  • Basic results Rarely Noted
    • “just feels like water”
    • “didn't see a huge change”
    • “good but boring”
    • “nothing special”

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Questions and answers

What makes Etude House Centella Relief Toner a great fit for dry skin?

This soothing toner is a great fit for your dry skin because glycerin and panthenol help boost moisture and repair your skin barrier, while madecassoside and centella asiatica soothe redness and irritation. It is also unlikely to cause irritation, as it lacks harsh ingredients and relies on calming components.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

Glycerin and panthenol make this toner a great fit for dry skin by pulling in moisture and helping repair the skin barrier. Madecassoside and centella asiatica also calm redness and irritation, while the lack of harsh ingredients means it is unlikely to cause any trouble.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Indian 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 Madecassoside do for dry skin?

Madecassoside helps dry skin by boosting moisture and supporting the skin barrier so it holds onto water better. It also calms irritation and protects skin cells from everyday damage.

Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This toner goes right after your cleanser in the morning routine to help hydrate and calm your dry skin. It is a great fit because ingredients like glycerin and panthenol pull in moisture and soothe redness while supporting skin health.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

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. This helps keep your skin comfortable and is unlikely to cause irritation.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

How often should I use this toner?

Etude House Centella Relief Toner is a great fit for your dry skin and can be used daily in your morning routine. Its glycerin and panthenol help draw in moisture and repair your skin barrier, while centella and madecassoside gently calm redness and irritation. The formula is very safe for dry skin and is unlikely to cause any irritation.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Indian 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 for dry skin. It has a gentle formula free of heavy oils and harsh ingredients that usually trigger breakouts.

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • 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 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
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • 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
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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, 2012
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020
  • A combination serum containing galactomyces ferment filtrate, dexpanthenol, and Centella asiatica effectively treated post-acne hyperpigmentation in subjects with colored skin by significantly increasing lightness scores in Fitzpatrick skin type V and reducing the melanin index in Fitzpatrick skin type IV compared to placebo.

    Skinmed, 2021
  • Topical 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, 2017
  • An 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, 2019
  • Topical application of green tea extract encapsulated chitosan microparticles improved skin elasticity, melanin index, and facial wrinkles compared to a placebo in female volunteers without causing skin irritation.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Ingredients

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Camellia Sinensis Leaf 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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