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Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner for dry skin

Average

  • AverageDry 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 suitability for your dry skin, as Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Beta-Glucan provide humectant action to hydrate and enhance barrier resilience. While beneficial for dry or flaky skin, the formula lacks sufficient emollient and occlusive ingredients for optimal hydration.
  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract offer general soothing benefits that support your dry skin.
  • The product is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Allantoin.

How to apply

  • Use your hydrating toner AM and PM every day to keep skin soft. Always finish your morning routine with sunscreen.
  • Apply the hydrating toner after cleansing and before putting on your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb. Avoid rubbing your face too hard.
  • Put the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help your face absorb the moisture better.
  • Be careful to avoid the eye area when applying the product.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 5.6k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this toner is ideal for oily and combination skin, effectively controlling sebum and reducing redness without a sticky feel. Users frequently highlight its refreshing, lightweight texture and gentle formulation for sensitive skin. However, a significant number of users with dry skin find it insufficiently hydrating, and some mention it can stain fabrics.

Highlights

  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly”
    • “watery and non-sticky”
    • “feels like nothing”
    • “refreshing layer”
  • Excellent oil control Often Mentioned
    • “keeps me matte”
    • “controls t-zone grease”
    • “balances oil production”
    • “less shiny by noon”
  • Soothing and calming Often Mentioned
    • “reduced my redness”
    • “calmed acne inflammation”
    • “great for sunburns”
    • “soothes irritated skin”
  • Not hydrating Often Mentioned
    • “too drying for winter”
    • “skin felt tight”
    • “need multiple layers”
    • “not for dry skin”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
    • “didn't break me out”
    • “no stinging”
    • “gentle daily toner”
    • “safe for reactive skin”
  • Stains fabrics Sometimes Noted
    • “stained my white shirt”
    • “brown drops on sink”
    • “leaves dark spots”
    • “ruined my towel”
  • Herbal scent Rarely Noted
    • “smells like dirt”
    • “strong tea scent”
    • “earthy smell”
    • “unpleasant herbal odor”
  • Watery consistency Rarely Noted
    • “runs through fingers”
    • “hard to apply without pad”
    • “too thin”
    • “spills easily”

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Questions and answers

How well does Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner work for dry skin?

This toner works moderately well for dry skin, as its ingredients draw in moisture and help calm tightness, though other products fit dry skin better. To fully care for dry skin, a product of this type needs rich softening and sealing ingredients that lock in moisture and nourish the skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and beta-glucan help hydrate your dry skin, while Camellia Sinensis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Allantoin calm it. To fit dry skin even better, this type of product needs extra rich softening and sealing ingredients to lock in that moisture.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

What does Green Tea Extract do for dry skin?

Green tea extract helps increase skin moisture and improves overall skin smoothness by reducing roughness. Applying it regularly may also help protect dry skin from daily environmental stress and UV-related irritation.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2013

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

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

This hydrating toner goes after your cleanser and before your moisturizer in both your morning and evening routines. It brings helpful soothing ingredients and hydration to your skin, but a product of this type for dry skin also needs richer, smoothing ingredients that lock in moisture and prevent dryness.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 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 hydrate your skin, followed by your retinol treatment and a moisturizer. This product is unlikely to irritate dry skin, but dry skin needs richer creams with rich oils and butters to lock in moisture.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

How often should I use this toner?

You can use this hydrating toner daily in your morning routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It is unlikely to cause irritation on dry skin and helps add moisture and soothe, though this skin type also needs rich softening and sealing ingredients to lock in hydration.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

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

This toner is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging on dry skin. It has a safe profile with soothing ingredients like green tea and allantoin, and it lacks harsh components that typically trigger irritation.

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Profhilo treatment led to significant improvements in superficial skin hydration and transepidermal water loss over time in Chinese females, while demonstrating good product tolerability.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
  • 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 application of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to human skin before UV irradiation decreases UV-induced production of hydrogen peroxide by 68-90% and nitric oxide by 30-100%, inhibits leukocyte infiltration and lipid peroxidation by 41-84%, and restores glutathione levels and glutathione peroxidase activity compared to UV exposure alone.

    Carcinogenesis, 2001
  • 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
  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • 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 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 application of a 2% cream containing combined fruit extracts for 56 days significantly reduced wrinkle depth by 11.5%, length by 10.07%, and area by 29.55% in 21 female subjects compared to a placebo.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015
  • A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract, and mannitol improves inflammatory lesions, Investigator Global Assessment, and seborrhea intensity when added to adapalene 0.1% gel in patients with acne vulgaris.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015
  • Topical application of Ginkgo biloba cream for two weeks reduced wrinkles and improved skin shape, texture, and tautness in human volunteers compared to baseline.

    Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2023
  • 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 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, 2016
  • A 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, 2020
  • An 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, 2018

Why other toners fit dry skin better

  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.

    Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017
  • 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

Ingredients

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Water, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Blueberry Fruit Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Beta-Glucan, Disodium Edta, Hydroxyacetophenone

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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