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80% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 21 in skincare
Sample
89 redditors with explicit opinion · 36 positive · 6 negative · 3 neutral
Score0.814 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 66–89% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/AsianBeauty, r/KoreanBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction, r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/40PlusSkinCare + 6 more
Laneige · skincare
Recommended
Cream Skin Refiner
r/AsianBeautyr/KoreanBeautyr/SkincareAddictionr/SkincareAddictionUKr/40PlusSkinCarer/Sephora
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
A hydrating toner-moisturizer hybrid that absorbs quickly but leaves a slightly sticky finish. Users on tretinoin and with dry skin return to it for years.
What redditors love
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Works as go-to hydrating layer for 4+ years
“Been using it for the past 4 years and nothing has worked better for me”
u/Outside-Donut-455 · r/SkincareAddiction →
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Reliable staple when other products fail
“these are products i always return to when new adventures didn't work out: Laneige Cream Skin”
u/arale2126 · r/AsianBeauty →
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Absorbs quickly into skin
“Favorite product here definitely is the Laneige toner. Absorbs quickly but can feel kind of sticky on the skin.”
u/LukasLUL · r/SkincareAddiction →
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Preps dry skin for layering other products
“I have dry skin and focus on hydrating in my toner. I use the Laneige Cream Skin to wet my face before all my other products.”
u/cowrunamuck · r/KoreanBeauty →
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Light texture delivers fresh hydrating layer
“Lovely and light cream skin toner. It's just nice to have that fresh feeling hydrating layer.”
u/Afterlight_dng · r/SkincareAddictionUK →
What they don’t
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Leaves sticky residue on skin after absorption
“Absorbs quickly but can feel kind of sticky on the skin.”
u/LukasLUL · r/SkincareAddiction →
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Direct quotes
What 67 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/Addictwitha
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r/AsianBeauty
my journey, so if you’d like a tl;dr list here it is: - Torriden dive in line (especially soothing cream) - Laneige Cream Skin Toner - Celimax dual barrier skin cream, dual barrier creamy toner, noni ampoule - Pureskin disposable face towels - - - - As someone with horrible dry,
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u/Ill-Cat-1536
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I love the laneige cream skin too. Its the only milky toner I liked. I haven't needed it in a long time, but when I was using it, I layered it with other hydrating toners and serums. I use mandelic acid (good molecules) 2 to 3x a week to exfoliate as its very gentle. I had cut ou
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u/addictions-in-red
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I suggest layering toners before your moisturizer. Something like pyunkang yul essence toner, then Laneige cream skin, then your moisturizer. And at night a thin occlusive topper like experiment jelly to reduce TEWL. The skin1004 probiocica mask is also amazing for sensitive skin
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u/Outside-Donut-455
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r/SkincareAddiction
Been using it for the past 4 years and nothing has worked better for me
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u/Reasonable-Shine1059
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r/AsianBeauty
I'm loving the Laneige Cream Skin and Illiyoon.
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"laneige cream skin refiner has been replaced (an upgrade imo) with Celimax dual barrier toner and it's sooo good!"
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"these are products i always return to when new adventures didn't work out: Laneige Cream Skin"
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"have used Laneige Cream skin toner and sleeping masks for years"
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"the Laneige cream toner is fantastic"
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"me off even more.
To be safe, I decided to try something else. I went with the Laneige Cream Skin Toner and Moisturiser--one week in, my skin is an absolute disaster with CCs, s"
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"Laneige cream skin where have you been all my life Late to the Laneige party but recently started"
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"e not super expensive, but a bit more than some drug store options. I also love Laneige Cream Skin.
Everyone is telling you to go over to tretinoin, which is fine, but I would i"
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"er toner to create like a hydration-barrier bomb). The other one I tried is the Laneige Cream Skin but I def like the Aestura one more!"
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"re and how soothing + hydrating it is. This is also such a great alternative to Laneige Cream Skin, which my sensitive skin hated and felt too greasy. I think I'll be able to use"
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"Laneige cream skin is great, and I find it more hydrating than the Bioheal boh. It's nice as 2 lay"
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"any harm :)
My other faves aren't Korean, although I do highly recommend the Laneige cream skin as a step before moisteriser. I don't use it currently, but it's almost as good"
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"Laneige Cream Skin cerapeptide toner has been playing nice with my dry sensitive skin."
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"ner before their moisturisers and serum. Its my favourite step! Currently using Laneige cream skin refiner but running out soon. Going to purchase either the Keep cool or Soon ju"
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"Lovely and light cream skin toner. It's just nice to have that fresh feeling hydrating layer."
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"I love products that are hydrating and protect my skin barrier. Laneige Cream skin toner"
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"I have dry skin and focus on hydrating in my toner. I use the Laneige Cream Skin to wet my face before all my other products."
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"the one i didnt expect to like. ingredient list is barely anything. used to use laneige cream skin refiner and this does basically the same thing for less. its kinda thick tho so"
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"I was thinking I would be left with a residue or heaviness like I did with the Laneige Cream Skin (review coming soon as well LOL) but this was totally different.
There is no a"
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"a blessing, imagine if you were consistent about it!
Use a hydrating essence (laneige cream skin, anua70+, mussha time revolution), a good peptide serum (cosrx 6 peptide skin b"
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"other vote for Haruharu Probiotics Barrier Essence!! I had previously tried the Laneige Cream Skin and Dr. Ceuracle Kombucha Essence. I found them both highly moisturising but la"
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"I like the Laneige Cream Skin as a mist, though I don't know if I actually get results or if it just makes me"
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"I use very hydrating Korean skincare products bc I am on Tret which dries me out."
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"Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner (it's not too heavy)"
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"my journey, so if you’d like a tl;dr list here it is: - Torriden dive in line (especially soothing cream) - Laneige Cream Skin Toner - Celimax dual barrier skin cream, dual barrier creamy toner, noni ampoule - Pureski…"
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"Body: I used to think watery toners were enough, but ever since I tried the Laneige Cream Skin Refiner and Celimax Dual Barrier toner, my dry skin has been so much happier. There’s something so comforting about that m…"
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"Boosting Toner THANK YOU FARMER Rice Pure Essential Toner Aestura Ato Barrier 365 Hydro Essence Jumbo Laneige Homme Cream Skin Refiner All In One Special Set **Moisturizers**: S.Nature Aqua Squalene Moisturizing Cream…"
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"- No.5+ Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum 11. numbuzen - No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Serum 12. LANEIGE - Cream Skin Cerapetide Refiner 13. LION - Pair Acne Cream W 14. EQQUALBERRY - Swimming Pool Daily Fa…"
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"Round Lab but I would have a hard time giving up my Laneige Cream skin"
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"Laneige cream skin refiner. Edited to add: I've the dryest, flakiest skin ever sometimes. But it also gets oily when it's humid, usually when I'm back in my hometown. I usually dab on some extra on any painful pimples…"
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"Is this the same as the laneige cream skin toner?"
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"Same issue. I use the Round Lab Dokdo 1025 cleansing oil and foam cleanser, Laneige Cream Skin Toner and use the Aestura ATOBarrier 365 cream at night. And the Etude Soonjung Editor barrier cream followed by the Etude…"
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"multiple layers if my skin is really dry, since it doesn't contain HA) * Hyaluronic acid toner (currently Laneige cream skin), let it soak in 30-60 seconds * Treatment (antioxidant/DNA repair), let sit for 2-3 minutes…"
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"I love the laneige cream skin too. Its the only milky toner I liked. I haven't needed it in a long time, but when I was using it, I layered it with other hydrating toners and serums. I use mandelic acid (good molecule…"
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"I also heard good reviews about laneige Cream Skin Toner!"
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"I suggest layering toners before your moisturizer. Something like pyunkang yul essence toner, then Laneige cream skin, then your moisturizer. And at night a thin occlusive topper like experiment jelly to reduce TEWL. …"
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"I have the Laneige cream skin! It’s my first step after washing my face. I spray it on my face followed by Haruharu probiotic essence."
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"Tony moly Mochi toner is underrated, not super thick but thicker than the Laneige cream skin. I was using just the Laneige in the fall but felt I needed something extra for winter and Tony Moly was the right choice!"
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"Seconding Tony moly mochi toner, it’s a huge bottle and great for layering hydration. I also like the Laneige cream skin."
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"Laneige cream skin toner, Torriden hyaluronic serum, Atobarrier 365 cream + add any facial oils you have at home. Going back to the clean and classic routine is the key I personally think."
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"Hada Labo Gokujyun premium, Laneige Cream Skin and BOJ spf - these work great for my dry, dehydrated skin and I can’t image replacing them any time soon"
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"I use this and laneige cream skin too!!"
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"it up with a sunscreen that had alcohol in it. Anyways I tried this but it didn’t do much then I tried the laneige cream skin with illiyoon repair lotion and that did the trick for me. Anyways glad that it worked for …"
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"two toners, a moisturizer and an occlusive! Right now I use Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner (amazing product), Laneige cream skin, sente dermal repair cream (moisturizer for rosacea skin, but I will switch to a Korean mois…"
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"Tirtir is my favorite- I’ve said it so many times in this sub! 😍 the Laneige cream skin breaks me out and I don’t have very reactive skin to products."
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"dry skin! I start with whatever watery toner I have on damp skin, then COSRX Peptide Skin Booster, then Laneige Cream Skin. The Aestra Milky Essence is very nice too."
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"Milky toners are great for dry skin. Laneige cream skin and celimac dual barrier are good. Purito oat-in is lighter. Milky adds a bit of moisture in one step. Stick with what your skin likes"
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"Yes!! I've been using the laneige cream skin toner and love how moisturising it is 😊 tried it out with the 50ml bottle but just purchased the 170ml with the mist spray cause I hate how much it wastes when pouring it o…"
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"hand method. I greatly prefer a spray, but this toner is great so I don't plan to switch and I doubt the Laneige cream skin would do well either."
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"The Laneige Cream Skin has a spray attachment for the bottle and that’s absolutely how I use it. It works perfectly—a good even spray—and is so easy to apply using the spray bottle! I highly recommend trying it. In th…"
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"Laneige cream skin toner has done wonders for my dry skin. It has drastically reduced my splurges on expensive moisturizers. Now I use a drugstore brand moisturizer along with the toner and that’s all I need."
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"dont really use cleansing oils, but i use the Manyo Pure Cleansing Water) 2. Aestura 365 Bubble Cleanser 3. Laneige Cream Skin (worth the splurge!!!) or Celimax Dual Barrier Toner 4. Dr G RED Blemish!!! Amazing for oi…"
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"it with the m&m cream for bright glossy moist idol skin. i use the fragrance-free version. 💧 milk toner ; **laneige cream skin refiner** [ pre-reformulation ] - 10/10 i’ll never forgive them for re-formulating this ma…"
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"Laneige Cream Skin is my holy grail rescue toner!!! It's sooooo milky and creamy and my skin drinks this up like I've finally had a glass of water in the desert."
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"I like TirTir better than the Laneige cream skin as well"
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"Laneige Cream Skin Toner doesn't seem to have niacinamide"
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"my number one recommendation is definitely the laneige cream skin. it’s one of the most moisturizing products i’ve tried without being too heavy/breaking me out"
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"Laneige cream skin, MadeCera Cream Skin Double Essence, Cosrx Full Fit Propolis Synergy, Hadalabo Gokujyun Premium Lotion, Mixsoon Galactomyces Ferment Essence, Rejuran c-PDRN Rebalancing toner, Etude Moistful Collage…"
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"You bought four of the Laneige cream skin??! Have you tried it before this purchase 😭"
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"hyaluronic acid (I love HA, but I have to make sure my skin is damp for HA so it can be a bit fiddly). Laneige cream skin toner is also great (this one does have HA). Hado Labo premium lotion is excellent - I think it…"
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