Table 1: Key Ingredients Breakdown

Table 2: Clair Centella Toner vs. Popular Toners

Table 3: Toner Types Comparison

Centella Toner Delivers Relief:

✅ Rose Hydrosol 10% + Centella + Chamomile – Triple anti-inflammatory powerhouse immediately calms irritation, reduces visible redness, soothes reactive skin, and creates protective calm. Clinical studies show Centella reduces inflammation markers by up to 50%.

✅ Hyaluronic Acid + Humectant Complex – Dehydration makes sensitivity worse. Multi-level hydration system (HA, Glycerin, Urea, Trehalose, Sodium PCA) floods skin with moisture, eliminates tight feeling, plumps and softens, and supports barrier repair.

✅ Allantoin – Medical-grade soothing agent accelerates healing of irritated, damaged skin, reduces sensitivity reactions, calms inflammation, and strengthens compromised barriers. Used by dermatologists for decades.

✅ Prebiotic Inulin – Microbiome imbalance causes sensitivity and acne. Inulin feeds good bacteria, balances ecosystem, reduces inflammation naturally, prevents breakouts, and supports long-term resilience.

✅ Alcohol-Free, pH-Balanced Formula – Most toners worsen sensitivity with alcohol and wrong pH. Centella Toner is completely alcohol-free (no drying or irritation), pH 5.0-5.5 (matches skin's natural pH), doesn't disrupt barrier, and prepares skin for treatments without stripping.

Why Other Toners Fail Sensitive Skin:

Alcohol-Based Toners: Strip skin, cause irritation, damage barrier, worsen sensitivity Astringent Toners: Overly drying, disrupt pH, inflammation triggers Harsh Exfoliating Toners: Too aggressive for sensitive skin, cause micro-damage Fragrance-Heavy Toners: Synthetic fragrances are common irritants Basic Rose Waters: Lack therapeutic ingredients, minimal benefit

Why Centella Toner Succeeds:

✨ Gentle Yet Effective – Soothes without compromising efficacy ✨ Multi-Action – Calms + hydrates + repairs + protects simultaneously ✨ Evidence-Based – Centella, Chamomile, Allantoin clinically proven ✨ Barrier-Friendly – Strengthens rather than compromises ✨ K-Beauty Inspired – Proven Korean skincare wisdom ✨ Universal – Works for all sensitive skin scenarios

Real Results Timeline:

Immediate (First Use):

1. Soothing, cooling sensation
2. Reduced tightness
3. Calmer appearance
4. Refreshed feel

Days 3-7:

1. Noticeably less redness
2. Fewer sensitivity reactions
3. Improved hydration
4. Skin feels stronger

Weeks 2-4:

1. Significantly calmer skin
2. Can tolerate more products
3. Post-acne redness fading
4. Smoother, more even texture

Week 6+:

1. Resilient, healthy barrier
2. Minimal sensitivity flares
3. Consistent calm
4. Glowing, balanced skin

Who Centella Toner Is For:

✓ Sensitive skin that reacts to everything ✓ Redness-prone skin (rosacea-friendly, consult derm) ✓ Post-acne inflammation and marks ✓ Skin recovering from over-exfoliation ✓ Irritation from active ingredients (retinol, acids) ✓ Dehydrated but acne-prone skin ✓ Post-procedure care (consult provider) ✓ Anyone wanting calm, healthy skin

How to Use for Maximum Soothing:

For Active Irritation:

1. Soak cotton pads in toner
2. Apply as compress to red areas
3. Leave for 5-10 minutes
4. Instant relief

After Strong Actives:

1. Use immediately after retinol or acids
2. Neutralizes irritation before it starts
3. Supports healing overnight

Throughout the Day:

1. Decant into spray bottle
2. Mist whenever skin feels stressed
3. Instant hydration and calm
4. Over or under makeup

The Science of Calm: Clair Centella Face Toner

Every ingredient serves a purpose—soothing, hydrating, healing, or protecting. This is intelligent toner formulation.

Soothing & Anti-Inflammatory Layer:

Rose Hydrosol 10%

1. Steam-distilled rose water (not just fragrance!)
2. Contains trace amounts of rose essential oil compounds
3. Phenylethyl alcohol: anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial
4. Citronellol and geraniol: soothing, skin-conditioning
5. Natural rose acids gently tone and refine
6. pH balancing properties
7. Higher therapeutic value than regular rose water
8. Aromatherapeutic benefits: calming, stress-reducing

Centella Asiatica Extract

1. 4 key active compounds (triterpenoids):
2. Madecassoside: Most potent anti-inflammatory
3. Asiaticoside: Wound healing, collagen synthesis
4. Asiatic Acid: Antioxidant, barrier repair
5. Madecassic Acid: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial
6. Clinically proven to accelerate healing by 30-40%
7. Boosts collagen I and III production
8. Reduces inflammation markers
9. "Tiger grass" legend: tigers roll in it to heal wounds
10. K-Beauty staple for good reason

Chamomile Extract (Matricaria Recutita)

1. Bisabolol and chamazulene: powerful anti-inflammatories
2. Apigenin: antioxidant flavonoid
3. Reduces skin redness and irritation
4. Calms reactive, sensitive skin
5. Antioxidant protection
6. Gentle enough for post-treatment use
7. Traditional use: calming irritated skin for centuries

Allantoin

1. Derived from comfrey plant root
2. Keratolytic: gently removes dead cells
3. Promotes cell proliferation (faster healing)
4. Anti-irritant properties
5. Enhances skin penetration of other actives
6. Medical-grade soothing agent
7. Dermatologist-trusted for sensitive skin

Hydration Layer:

Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)

1. Low molecular weight (<10 kDa) for deep penetration
2. Holds 1000x its weight in water
3. Plumps skin from within
4. Improves skin barrier function
5. Creates dewy, hydrated appearance
6. Prepares skin for better serum absorption
7. Non-sticky, lightweight hydration

Glycerin

1. Most effective humectant in skincare
2. Draws water from atmosphere to skin
3. Improves barrier function
4. Softens and smooths
5. Enhances penetration of other ingredients
6. Safe for all skin types

Urea

1. Natural moisturizing factor (NMF) component
2. Dual action: humectant + keratolytic
3. Provides deep hydration
4. Gently exfoliates dead cells
5. Improves penetration of actives
6. Medical-grade hydration ingredient
7. Repairs barrier function

Trehalose

1. Sugar molecule with unique bioprotective properties
2. "Resurrection sugar" - protects organisms in extreme dryness
3. Long-lasting moisture retention
4. Protects cellular structures
5. Stabilizes skin proteins
6. Shields against environmental stress

Sodium PCA (Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid)

1. Natural component of skin's NMF
2. Highly effective humectant
3. Binds moisture to skin
4. Non-greasy, lightweight
5. Improves skin elasticity
6. Enhances other humectants' performance

Microbiome Support:

Inulin (Prebiotic)

1. Soluble fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria
2. Balances skin microbiome
3. Crowds out harmful, acne-causing bacteria
4. Supports skin's natural defense system
5. Reduces inflammation through microbiome balance
6. Long-term skin health support
7. Next-generation skincare science

pH Optimization & Stability:

Disodium EDTA

1. Chelating agent that binds metal ions
2. Prevents ingredient degradation
3. Enhances formula stability
4. Improves product efficacy over time
5. Ensures consistent performance

Preservation:

Phenoxyethanol & Ethylhexylglycerin

1. Globally approved, safe preservation system
2. Maintains product safety and efficacy
3. No parabens or harsh preservatives
4. Gentle, non-irritating
5. Extended shelf life without compromising skin health

Sensory Experience:

Natural Botanical Fragrance

1. Subtle, sophisticated rose scent
2. No synthetic fragrances
3. No irritating essential oils
4. Aromatherapeutic benefits
5. Elevates daily skincare ritual

DM Water (Demineralized Water)

1. Purified water base free from minerals and impurities
2. Ensures ingredient stability
3. Prevents contamination
4. Listed first as it forms formula base

Q: What is Centella Asiatica and why is it so popular in K-Beauty? A: Centella Asiatica (also called Cica, Tiger Grass, Gotu Kola) is a medicinal herb used in traditional Asian medicine for centuries. It contains four active triterpenoids (madecassoside, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid) proven to: accelerate wound healing, reduce inflammation, boost collagen, strengthen barriers, and calm sensitivity. K-Beauty embraced it for its gentle yet powerful healing properties—perfect for stressed, urban skin.

Q: What's the difference between Rose Hydrosol and Rose Water?

A: Rose Hydrosol is steam-distilled during rose essential oil production—it contains trace amounts of essential oil compounds making it more therapeutically potent. Regular rose water is often just water with rose fragrance added, or highly diluted hydrosol. Our 10% Rose Hydrosol concentration provides genuine skin benefits: anti-inflammatory, pH balancing, pore refining, soothing—not just fragrance.

Q: Why is Centella good for acne-prone skin?

A: Centella is anti-inflammatory (reduces redness and swelling), antibacterial (fights acne-causing bacteria), promotes healing (faster recovery from breakouts), prevents scarring (boosts collagen properly), and strengthens barrier (prevents future breakouts). It's especially good for inflamed acne and post-acne marks.

Q: Can Centella help fade acne scars and redness?

A: Yes, but understand the difference: for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH - dark marks), Centella helps by reducing inflammation that causes darkening and promoting proper healing. For post-inflammatory erythema (PIE - red marks), Centella excels—it directly reduces redness, accelerates healing, and strengthens capillaries. For actual scarring (texture/indentation), it supports collagen production but won't eliminate deep scars alone.

Q: Is Rose Hydrosol safe for sensitive skin?

A: Yes! Unlike rose essential oil (which can irritate), Rose Hydrosol is extremely gentle. It's anti-inflammatory, soothing, and pH-balancing—ideal for sensitive skin. Our formula contains no essential oils, only the gentle hydrosol and natural botanical fragrance at minimal levels.

About the Formula

Q: Do I really need a toner? What does it do?

A: Modern toners are nothing like old-school astringent toners! Centella Toner: removes last traces of cleanser, balances pH for optimal product absorption, provides first layer of hydration, preps skin for serums/treatments, soothes post-cleanse, delivers active ingredients (Centella, Hyaluronic Acid), and supports barrier health. It's a treatment step, not just cleansing step.

Q: Is this toner hydrating or mattifying?

A: Hydrating! It contains multiple humectants (Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Urea, Trehalose, Sodium PCA) that deliver deep moisture. However, it's lightweight and non-sticky—won't make oily skin greasy. The hydration helps balance oil production long-term, so even oily skin benefits.

Q: Will this clog my pores or cause breakouts?

A: No. The formula is non-comedogenic with lightweight, water-based ingredients. Centella actually helps prevent acne through anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Prebiotic Inulin balances microbiome to reduce acne-causing bacteria. Many acne-prone users find this toner helps clear their skin.

Q: What's the texture like?

A: Lightweight, watery liquid—like pure water but slightly more viscous. Absorbs instantly, no stickiness, no residue. Feels refreshing and cooling on skin. Not thick or gel-like.

Q: Does this contain alcohol?

A: Absolutely not! No drying alcohols whatsoever. We use Phenoxyethanol for preservation (not a drying alcohol). Alcohol-free formulas are essential for sensitive, dry, or barrier-compromised skin.

Q: What is the pH of this toner?

A: 5.0-5.5, which matches your skin's natural pH. This is crucial for: maintaining healthy skin barrier, preventing irritation, allowing actives (like Vitamin C or retinol applied after) to work optimally, supporting beneficial skin microbiome, and preventing dryness or sensitivity.

Q: What is Prebiotic Inulin and why is it in a toner?

A: Inulin is a prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria on your skin's surface. A balanced microbiome helps: prevent acne naturally, reduce inflammation, strengthen barrier function, improve long-term skin health, and create resilience. Including it in a toner means you're supporting your microbiome with every application.

Q: Does this contain fragrance?

A: It contains "Natural Botanical Fragrance" at minimal levels—subtle rose scent from natural sources, not synthetic fragrance chemicals. The primary rose aroma comes from the Rose Hydrosol itself (natural). No essential oils that could irritate sensitive skin. If you're extremely fragrance-sensitive, patch test first.

Usage & Application

Q: How do I use this toner in my routine?

A: AM: Cleanser → Centella Toner → Serums (Vitamin C, etc.) → Moisturizer → SPF PM: Cleanser → Centella Toner → Treatments (Retinol, Acids) → Moisturizer

Apply to clean, just-cleansed skin. Don't let skin dry completely after cleansing—apply toner while face is still slightly damp for maximum hydration.

Q: Should I use cotton pads or my hands?

A: Both work!

1. Hands (preferred): More hygienic, wastes less product, allows patting motion that's gentle, better for sensitive skin
2. Cotton Pads: Good for gentle exfoliation, helps remove last traces of cleanser/makeup, soothing sweeping motion

If using cotton pads, choose soft, high-quality ones and don't rub aggressively.

Q: What is the "7-skin method" and can I do it with this toner?

A: The 7-skin method is a K-Beauty technique where you apply toner 3-7 times in thin layers, waiting for absorption between each. It delivers intense hydration without heaviness. Centella Toner is perfect for this—lightweight, fast-absorbing, layerable. Great for dehydrated skin or before flights/dry environments.

Q: Can I use this as a face mist throughout the day?

A: Yes! Decant into a spray bottle for on-the-go use. Mist over or under makeup for: instant hydration boost, midday refresh, post-workout cooling, calming irritated skin, and setting makeup. Keep at your desk, in your gym bag, in your car.

Q: How much product should I use per application?

A: About 2-3 drops if patting with hands, or enough to saturate cotton pad without dripping. More isn't always better—thin layers absorbed fully are more effective than flooding skin.

Q: When should I apply this? On damp or dry skin?

A: Ideally on slightly damp skin right after cleansing (within 60 seconds). Damp skin allows better penetration and prevents trans-epidermal water loss. However, if skin has dried, you can lightly mist with water first, then apply toner.