the SAEM Derma Plan Peeling Toner Pad for dry sensitive skin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract Licorice Leaf Extract
Hydrastis Canadensis Extract
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract
Allantoin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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 exfoliation for your dry and sensitive skin, as Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract and Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract help smooth texture while Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract provides general soothing benefits.
- Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate and Glyceryl Caprylate offer some humectant and emollient action, but the formula lacks sufficient occlusive ingredients for optimal hydration for your dry skin.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients, posing no risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliating toner only in your PM routine, starting 1×/week since your skin is sensitive. Carefully build up frequency only if your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply the exfoliating toner after using your cleanser and before your final moisturizer. This ensures it works effectively on clean skin.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliating toner into your skin using your hands. Avoid rubbing to prevent any irritation.
- Apply the exfoliating toner on completely dry skin to ensure better tolerance for your sensitive type. Let it absorb fully before moving to the next step.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area. Keep this product separate from other strong acids or retinoids to protect your skin barrier.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users with sensitive and combination skin appreciate these pads for their gentle exfoliation, which effectively smooths texture and removes flakiness without causing irritation. Some users with very dry skin find the hydration insufficient, and a moderate number of users report issues with the pad material pilling or leaving lint.
Highlights
Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
- “dead skin on my nose is just gone”
- “skin looks radiant and clear”
- “gradually decreased dead skin cells”
Non-irritating Often Mentioned
- “genuinely, truly gentle”
- “didn't cause any irritation”
- “no stinging or redness”
Smoother skin texture Often Mentioned
- “makeup goes on much better”
- “skin texture became much softer”
- “refined skin texture”
Hygienic packaging Sometimes Noted
- “tweezers were included”
- “top-notch in terms of hygiene”
- “love that these come with tongs”
Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
- “not particularly hydrating”
- “dries quickly”
- “hydration doesn't seem to last”
Pad material issues Sometimes Noted
- “pills excessively”
- “leave bits of cotton”
- “cotton feels a bit rough”
Price/quantity ratio Rarely Noted
- “amount for the price is a bit stingy”
- “runs out so quickly”
- “wish it had more product”
Scent Rarely Noted
- “medicinal scent”
- “slight alcohol scent”
- “minty or peppermint scent”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Derma Plan Peeling Toner Pad work for dry sensitive skin?
The SAEM Derma Plan Peeling Toner Pad works moderately well for dry sensitive skin by offering gentle texture smoothing and soothing benefits without causing irritation. Because your skin type needs extra moisture, a product of this type needs richer hydrating and sealing ingredients to lock in hydration and fully support dry skin.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract make this toner a good fit by helping smooth texture and providing soothing benefits. Because this is only an average fit for dry skin, a product of this type needs richer hydrating agents and sealing ingredients to truly lock in moisture.
What does Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract helps calm dry sensitive skin by reducing irritation and lowering oxidative stress. It is unlikely to cause irritation and supports a balanced, comfortable feel.
What does Goldenseal Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Goldenseal extract helps calm dry, sensitive skin by reducing redness and soothing irritation. Its natural plant compounds support the skin barrier, keeping moisture locked in so your face feels soft and comfortable.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This toner goes in your morning and evening routine right after cleansing. Because this type of product lacks enough sealing ingredients to keep dry skin fully hydrated, it needs to be followed by a rich moisturizer.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliating toner with retinol, but apply the toner first and follow with a rich moisturizer to prevent dryness. This product provides moderate exfoliation and soothing benefits while being safe for sensitive skin, though dry skin requires heavier sealing ingredients to lock in moisture properly.
How often should I use this toner?
Start by using this toner once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you may carefully use it more often. To work best for dry skin, this product type needs rich moisturizing ingredients that lock in hydration and prevent dryness.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin because it is free of harsh or heavy ingredients that commonly trigger irritation. It also helps calm your skin without causing breakouts.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Licochalcone 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, 2015Combining 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, 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, 2025Topical application of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Sophora japonica flavonoid-rich fractions individually and in combination significantly increased the wound healing rate and reduced oxidative stress compared to wound and Nolaver-treated groups.
Molecules, 2023Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose hydrogel formulations of berberine chloride-loaded escinosomes increased skin residence time and transdermal permeability while maintaining high safety and biocompatibility without skin irritation.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2020A carboxymethyl cellulose-based hydrogel film loaded with berberine reduced keratinocyte hyperproliferation by 25% and controlled oxidative stress and inflammation markers in vitro.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 2022Berberine dose-dependently inhibited basal and TPA-induced expression and activity of MMP-9, and suppressed TPA-induced IL-6 expression in normal human keratinocytes.
Phytomedicine, 2008Topical application of rosemary essential oil-loaded lipid nanoparticles in gel vehicles significantly increased skin hydration compared to gels containing free oil, and increased elasticity to a lesser extent, in ten healthy volunteers.
Pharmaceutics, 2017Topical application of a cream containing the NHE1 activator rosmarinic acid decreased skin surface pH and transepidermal water loss while increasing skin hydration in 50-60-year-old adult females compared to vehicle cream and no treatment.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022An alcoholic extract of rosemary leaves, Rosm1, demonstrates strong antioxidant activity and inhibits oxidative alterations to skin surface lipids when evaluated in vitro and in vivo.
International Journal of Tissue Reactions, 2000Topical 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, 2018Topical 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, 2019
Why other toners fit dry sensitive skin better
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, 2017Cosmetic 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, 2016Glycerol accelerates barrier repair and improves stratum corneum hydration compared to untreated and base-treated sites.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1999
Ingredients
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract Licorice Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis Extract, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Oak Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Extract Matricaria Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Tromethamine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Rice Callus Culture Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Mushroom Extract
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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