SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner
A watery toner whose base is Centella asiatica extract sourced from Madagascar, which is the entire premise of the brand. It is thin, mildly acidic and unfragranced in the current formula. 'Toning' here carries the Korean sense of the word — rebalancing after cleansing — rather than exfoliating or brightening, which is a reliable source of confusion for buyers outside Korea.
What it is built around
Who it suits
Skin that flushes easily, or breakout-prone skin that cannot tolerate the acids usually aimed at it. Oily and combination skin will like the weightlessness. Dry skin needs something layered over it before long. It is a maintenance product: useful as a daily calm-and-hydrate step, unremarkable if you are shopping for visible change.
How to use it
After cleansing, morning and night, two light layers on damp skin, then continue with your essence or serum. It works as a buffer either side of an exfoliant. If you also use the brand's centella ampoule, the toner goes first — the thinnest-to-thickest rule holds throughout.
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What is cica or centella in skincare?
Cica is short for Centella asiatica, a plant also called tiger grass and widely used in Korean skincare to soothe the look of redness and support a comfortable, resilient barrier. It's a go-to for sensitive, stressed or breakout-prone skin in calming creams and serums.
What is a Korean toner and how is it different?
In Korea, toner (called 'skin' or 'skin toner') is usually a gentle, hydrating step that preps and balances skin after cleansing, rather than a harsh astringent. It's meant to add moisture and help following layers absorb, not to strip or tighten the skin.
What is a Korean toner pad?
A pre-soaked cotton or embossed pad delivering a measured dose of toner, or of a mild exfoliating or soothing treatment. It removes the guesswork about how much product to use.
✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
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