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MEDIHEAL Watermide Toner Pad for oily skin

High

  • SuperiorOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for oily skin; a few toners fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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

  • Excellent suitability for your oily skin is provided by sea water and pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, which offer humectant action and barrier repair respectively, alongside optimal pH.
  • The presence of glycerin and dipotassium glycyrrhizate further supports your oily shine concerns by providing moisturizing and calming effects.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Chamomilla Recutita Oil Flower.

How to apply

  • Use your hydrating toner in your AM and PM routine every day to keep skin fresh.
  • Apply this product after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb.
  • Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

Users with dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin frequently praise these pads for their ability to provide immediate, deep hydration and a "glass skin" glow. The product is widely celebrated for its cooling and depuffing effects, making it a favorite for morning "mini-masking" to prep the skin for makeup and calm redness or heat.

Highlights

  • Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “Super hydrating”
    • “hydration fountain”
    • “drinks in benefits”
  • Cooling & depuffing Often Mentioned
    • “Cooling effect”
    • “depuffs face”
    • “refreshing sensation”
  • Thin, adherent pads Often Mentioned
    • “Second skin”
    • “cling perfectly”
    • “don't fall off”
  • Pads stick Often Mentioned
    • “Stick together”
    • “difficult to grab”
    • “need tweezers”
  • Generous essence Sometimes Noted
    • “Soaked in essence”
    • “doesn't dry out”
    • “plenty of product”
  • Versatile application Sometimes Noted
    • “Great for mini-masking”
    • “customizable fit”
    • “easy toner wipe”
  • Dries quickly Sometimes Noted
    • “Dries fast on face”
    • “evaporates quickly”
    • “thin nature”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “Box leaks”
    • “tweezers stiff”
    • “lid issues”
  • Scent disliked Rarely Noted
    • “Earthy smell”
    • “herbal medicine scent”
    • “strong fragrance”
  • Sticky finish Rarely Noted
    • “Slightly sticky”
    • “tacky residue”
    • “heavy finish”

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Questions and answers

What makes MEDIHEAL Watermide Toner Pad a great fit for oily skin?

This toner pad is a great fit because sea water and ferment extracts help keep skin hydrated while supporting the skin barrier without feeling heavy. Ingredients like glycerin and dipotassium glycyrrhizate also help calm oily shine safely and comfortably.

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

Sea water and pseudoalteromonas ferment extract make this toner a great fit for oily skin by helping with moisture and barrier repair. Ingredients like glycerin and dipotassium glycyrrhizate also help calm oily shine and keep the skin comfortable without irritation.

What does Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate do for oily skin?

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate helps calm oily skin by reducing redness and soothing irritation. This ingredient is unlikely to clog pores and may help keep the skin clear and comfortable.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2003International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

What does Allantoin do for oily skin?

Allantoin helps calm oily skin and keeps it feeling soft and smooth by supporting skin healing and keeping irritation low. This ingredient works well for skin that gets easily bothered, helping it stay comfortable and balanced.

Acta Cirurgica Brasileira, 2010

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

This hydrating toner is a great fit for your oily skin and goes right after cleansing in your morning routine. It helps keep your skin balanced and calm without any risk of irritation thanks to its soothing ingredients.

Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this hydrating toner with retinol by applying it right after cleansing to calm and moisturize your skin before your retinol treatment. This approach helps reduce potential irritation while keeping your skin comfortable.

Cutis, 2006The Journal of Dermatology, 2014

How often should I use this toner?

This toner is a great fit for your oily skin and is designed for daily use as part of your morning routine. It helps keep your skin balanced and calm without causing irritation, thanks to its soothing ingredients and gentle hydration.

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

This toner is a great fit for oily skin and is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it has an excellent safety profile with soothing ingredients like dipotassium glycyrrhizate and sea water that help calm the skin without heavy oils.

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A topical formulation containing panthenol, niacinamide, and dipotassium glycyrrhizate increased skin hydration by 74.1% and reduced transepidermal water loss by 13.5% at 28 days compared to baseline and untreated control in 35 individuals with xerosis.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
  • Combining 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, 2015
  • 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, 2015
  • Bioactive 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Probiotic-derived lotion successfully reduced inflammatory acne lesion counts and erythema index comparably to 2.5% benzoyl peroxide in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, while causing fewer side effects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.

    International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
  • Lactobacillus plantarum extracellular vesicles modulated extracellular matrix related gene expression in vitro and suppressed wrinkle formation and pigmentation in clinical trials.

    Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022

Ingredients

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Sodium Pca, Hydroxyacetophenone, Octyldodeceth-16, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Glycerin, Sea Water, Myosotis Sylvatica Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Abies Sibirica Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Pseudoalteromonas Extract Ferment, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Mentha Aquatica Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Oil Flower Matricaria Oil Flower, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caprylyl Glycol

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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