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Enriched Calming TonerMedicube
Kojic Acid Turmeric TonerA toner built around Hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
A toner built around Niacinamide and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 32.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 27.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Silicone-free, Pore-clogger-free, Oil-free and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Panthenol
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Myristamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-14 Alketh-12, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
3 / 2
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
Perfuming
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
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