MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Blemish Pad for oily acne-prone skin
Madecassoside
Niacinamide
Allantoin
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 soothing and barrier support for your oily skin, with niacinamide helping to regulate oil production and madecassoside providing anti-inflammatory action.
- While it offers general hydration and soothing benefits, these are not the primary focus for your specific concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like madecassoside and centella asiatica extract and lacks harsh or prohibited substances.
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 tolerates it well.
- Apply your soothing toner after cleansing, and before your moisturizer or SPF . This helps prepare your oily skin for the next steps.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin with your hands. Avoid rubbing the product to keep your skin calm.
- Apply the soothing toner on clean and slightly damp skin to help with better absorption . This keeps your skin feeling fresh and comfortable.
- Always do a patch test before first use to check for any sensitivity. Avoid the eye area and stop use if irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 13.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is widely praised by users with acne-prone and sensitive skin for its ability to rapidly calm redness and smooth rough texture. Many users enjoy using the pads as a daily toner or mini-mask to fade post-acne marks and hydrate the skin, though a minority experience stickiness or initial purging.
Highlights
Calms redness Mostly Mentioned
- “Redness significantly decreased overnight”
- “Soothes my angry hormonal acne”
- “Instantly cools down heated skin”
- “Best for calming irritated barriers”
Generous essence Often Mentioned
- “Pads are soaking wet until the last one”
- “Leftover essence is enough for my neck”
- “Never dries out in the tub”
- “Super saturated and hydrating”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “Tiny bumps on forehead disappeared”
- “Skin feels smoother and softer”
- “Helps flatten active breakouts”
- “Texture looks less rough under makeup”
Convenient masking Sometimes Noted
- “Sticks perfectly to cheeks as a mask”
- “Square shape covers more area”
- “I leave them on for 10 minutes like a sheet mask”
- “Great for spot treating specific areas”
Sticky/tacky finish Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves a sticky film on my face”
- “Takes a long time to fully absorb”
- “Feels heavy if you don't pat it in well”
- “Too tacky for morning use under makeup”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Caused tiny whiteheads on my chin”
- “My skin purged for the first week”
- “Broke me out in cystic acne”
- “Not suitable for my fungal acne”
Herbal scent Rarely Noted
- “Smells slightly like medicine”
- “Scent is a bit strong initially”
- “Has a weird herbal fragrance”
- “Not a fan of the tea-tree like smell”
Rough pad texture Rarely Noted
- “Gauze side feels a bit scratchy”
- “Too harsh for physical exfoliation”
- “Material is stiffer than other toner pads”
- “Irritated my skin when wiping”
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Questions and answers
How well does MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Blemish Pad work for oily acne-prone skin?
This product works moderately well on oily skin by helping to calm irritation and keep oil levels in check, though it is not primarily focused on breakouts. To truly fit oily and acne-prone skin, a product needs ingredients that tackle blemishes directly while deeply soothing and balancing the skin without clogging pores.
Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide and madecassoside make this toner a good fit for oily acne-prone skin because niacinamide helps to regulate oil production while madecassoside provides soothing anti-inflammatory action. A product of this type needs soothing and hydrating ingredients that specifically target acne and blemishes while safely maintaining balance in oily skin without clogging pores or causing irritation.
Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
What does Madecassoside do for oily acne-prone skin?
Madecassoside helps calm oily, acne-prone skin by reducing redness and soothing irritation while supporting barrier repair. It may help decrease acne blemishes and moisture loss in human skin.
Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
What does Niacinamide do for oily acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oil production, calms redness, and is unlikely to irritate oily, acne-prone skin while improving blemishes. Clinical tests show it reduces excess oil and helps clear up both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This toner fits into your morning routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Oily acne-prone skin often needs targeted products that directly address breakouts and blemishes with stronger active ingredients.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner with retinol by applying it first to calm and hydrate your skin before putting on your retinol treatment. Using soothing ingredients alongside retinol helps lower the chances of irritation and dryness while keeping your skin comfortable.
How often should I use this toner?
This toner works well to calm your oily skin, though an average fit for breakouts means this skin type needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. It is safe for your skin and helps soothe irritation, so you may use it daily as part of your regular routine.
Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin, as it contains soothing and oil-regulating ingredients like madecassoside and niacinamide without harsh substances. Reviewer complaints about breakouts are low, though products targeting this skin well typically need stronger blemish-fighting and pore-clearing ingredients.
Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023Cosmetic 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, 2016A 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, 2017Topical 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, 2020Moisturizer 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, 2019Topical 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, 2008Treatment with an asiaticoside-containing cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks significantly improved periorbital wrinkles in 65% of 27 female volunteers compared to a vehicle control cream.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008Topical 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, 2021Topical 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, 2008Topical 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, 2005Topical 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
Why other toners fit oily acne-prone skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A novel emulsion containing niacinamide, lens esculenta seed extract, and white willow bark extract effectively improved acne, blackheads, and conspicuous facial pores in 30 subjects with oily skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, Octyldodeceth-16, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Butylene Glycol, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Madecassoside, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic 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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