The Simple Calming Toner — Reddit Reviews
by Scinic
Updated September 3, 2026
Gentle calming toner hydrates and soothes; can be drying for some users.
What the community says
This watery calming toner is praised for layering 2-3 times to boost hydration and soothe sensitive skin. Ideal for dehydrated types needing gentle hydration, but some with dry or irritated skin find it too drying. Best tested in small doses first.
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Real Reddit threads — 7 mentions across 7 threads
Scinic The Simple Calming Toner on Reddit, in one place — 7 threads from r/tretinoin, r/AsianBeauty and 1 more, summarized.
“I really like the scinic simple toner the most with it.”
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“But that may be too drying for some folks.”
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“I have a few simple toners with no actives that I use in rotation.”
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“I usually use something simple like the scinic simple toner.”
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“I live in extremely low humidity and periodically apply a handful of toner during the day.”
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“It is a wonderful hack.”
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“or the scinic simple toner would work.”
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“I would recommend some hydrating toners/serums with soothing ingredients and no actives”
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“Preferably two rather than just one.”
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“Scinic the Simple Calming Toner, twice daily”
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“thinking about reserving some of this to try as a hydrating spray in the winter”
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“I’d recommend etude 5.5 or the scinic simple toner.”
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“Both of those are gentle and can be layered a few times for max hydration.”
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“You could even use both.”
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“Etude 5.5, the scinic simple toner, or Beplain chamomile would work.”
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“I think that will help with daytime hydration.”
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“I love Scinic’s products. They have very simple and minimal ingredients”
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