Madagascar Centella Toning Toner — Reddit Reviews
by Skin1004
Updated September 16, 2026
Centella and niacinamide calm skin and clear acne; fungal acne triggers possible.
What the community says
A toner featuring centella and mild exfoliants that soothe and brighten skin while subtly fighting acne. Reddit users praise its calming, hydrating effects but report it can trigger fungal acne. Studies find niacinamide helps improve acne, supporting community reports.
What this means for you
What people love
- Calming and hydrating with a refreshing, fast-absorbing formula
- Contains niacinamide and gentle PHAs to improve acne and texture
- Fragrance-free and well-tolerated on sensitive skin
Watch out for
- May trigger fungal acne for sensitive, susceptible users
- Not highly potent; users find it gentler than other toners
- PHAs may require caution to avoid over-exfoliation with actives
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
What the science says
Niacinamide
Some evidence for acne- It often improved acne, but many studies used niacinamide together with other ingredients
- 19 studies back this, including one large review
- Some studies found it worked about as well as clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide
- A few studies found niacinamide beat a placebo or no treatment for red, sore spots and blemishes
- No major side effects were reported in the findings given
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 22 mentions across 16 threads
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner on Reddit, in one place — 16 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 1 more, summarized.
“I was able to get the water fit sunscreen, retinol 0.2% and toning toner.”
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“I've seen these on social media which use a big scoop.”
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“This one use a wooden spoon which holds max 2 or even 3 items.”
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“Skin1004 Madagascar Centella toner, fast absorption and refreshing”
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“This is the year I discovered centella is my thing!”
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“SKIN1004 Centella toner/serum”
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“skin1004 cica toner”
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“Other cica products like One thing's cica extract and skin1004 triggered my fungal acne”
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“so that's a bummer.”
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“-Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
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“My new order from yesstyle, it's one order but it was divided into 2 shipments:”
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“-Skin1004 Double Cleansing Duo Set”
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“SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
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“Skin1004 toner does contain phas (gentle exfoliants) so make sure ure mindful of that...”
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“I’m currently considering these products: * SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner *”
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“Another favorite of mine is the Skin1004 Centella toner.”
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“It made my skin more clear (had less problems with whiteheads) and smooth.”
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“Personally prefer this one over I'm From, but both are good toners imho.”
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