SKIN1004 · Madagascar Centella Poremizing Clear Toner · 210 ml · US Formula
Clear the gunk. Keep the calm.Four acids and a splash of centella, minus the old-school astringent sting.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Clear Toner pairs Madagascar centella with mineral salts and four kinds of hydroxy acid (AHA, BHA, PHA and LHA) to lift away dead skin cells and excess oil, so pores look clearer and skin feels smooth and fresh. It comes from the centella specialist behind a K-beauty cult ampoule, it's now on Ulta's shelves, and it's 100% authentic at MIMOMART.
Clearer-looking poresOil balanceGentle daily exfoliationWatery, no stickiness
AHA · BHA · PHA · LHACentella 5,150 ppmMineral salts3 forms of hyaluronic acid210 mlNo ethanol listedNo added fragrance listedOily · combo · normal skin
Why it belongs in your cart, in 10 seconds
Four acids, low and slow. Glycolic, salicylic, capryloyl salicylic acid and gluconolactone share the work, so you get a smoother feel and clearer-looking pores from a toner gentle enough for most oily and combination skin to use daily.
Exfoliation with a cushion. Centella, glycerin, betaine, panthenol, allantoin and three forms of hyaluronic acid keep the watery formula from feeling stripping.
SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner by the numbers: what's actually in the bottle
4types of hydroxy acid: AHA, BHA, PHA and LHA
5,150ppm centella asiatica extract (Ulta listing)
1,000ppm mineral salts (Ulta listing)
3forms of hyaluronic acid for slip and hydration
Figures from the US ingredient listing and ingredient notes on Ulta Beauty and SKIN1004's US site, checked October 10, 2026. US retailer star ratings for this toner weren't available yet (Ulta showed no reviews), so we've left out a rating tile rather than guess. Individual results vary.
Why It Went Viral
How SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner went from a centella cult brand to Ulta's shelves
SKIN1004 made its name on centella. The Madagascar Centella Ampoule built a fan base overseas through social media and Amazon long before most US shoppers could pronounce "centella asiatica." Once people trusted the brand to calm the look of stressed skin, oily-skin fans asked for something that also cleared the look of pores. The Poremizing line is the answer: centella still headlines, now joined by mineral salts and a team of mild acids.
The Poremizing Clear Toner is the line's daily step. It's a watery toner you pat in after cleansing that sweeps away dead skin cells and leftover oil without the tight, squeaky finish of old-school astringents. With SKIN1004 now in Ulta's K-beauty assortment, this toner has moved from the international K-beauty crowd into US stores.
2014 · Seoul
Craver, the company behind SKIN1004, is founded in Seoul.
Late 2023 · Myeong-dong
SKIN1004 opens its first flagship store in Seoul's Myeong-dong shopping district.
Q2 2024 · TikTok
Trend tracker Spate names SKIN1004 one of the frontrunners for TikTok views growth that quarter.
Oct 2024 · US retail
SKIN1004 is one of six K-beauty brands joining Ulta Beauty's mass skincare lineup, in stores and online.
One Bottle, Two Modes
Exfoliating toner for oily skin, two ways to apply it
Mode 1 · Pat-in
Palm + press
Pour a coin-size splash into your palms and press it over your face. It's the gentlest way to use it: less friction and less product, and the watery texture sinks in fast. Best for daily use and for skin that's new to acids.
AM & PM · every day once your skin adjusts
Mode 2 · Sweep
Cotton pad + swipe
Soak a cotton pad and sweep it outward over your T-zone, nose and chin. The pad adds a little mechanical lift and picks up leftover sunscreen, sebum and dullness your cleanser missed. Save it for oilier days.
PM · 2–4 times a week, or on oily days
The Formula Philosophy
Why four mild acids beat one strong one
Different acids, different jobs. Glycolic acid (AHA) works on the surface, salicylic acid (BHA) is oil-soluble so it reaches into oily pores, capryloyl salicylic acid (LHA) is a lipid-loving salicylic cousin, and gluconolactone (PHA) is a large-molecule acid that also draws in water.
Low and spread out. All four sit at the end of the US ingredient list, which tells you this is an everyday clarifying toner, not a peel. Several small doses give a smoother feel without the punch of one high-strength acid.
Salt for the clean-slate feel. SKIN1004 reports that its Himalayan pink salt, listed as "Mineral Salts," carries 80 minerals and helps lift surface impurities.
Centella and humectants as the buffer. Centella extract, glycerin, betaine, panthenol, allantoin and hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable and soft while the acids work.
SKIN1004's signature ingredient, listed at 5,150 ppm on Ulta. It naturally contains madecassic acid and asiaticoside, compounds Ulta's listing credits with supporting healthy-looking skin. Here it keeps an exfoliating toner feeling calm.
Himalayan pink saltMineral Salts
Clarifying
Listed at 1,000 ppm. SKIN1004 reports it's enriched with 80 minerals and helps clear surface impurities. It's behind the toner's fresh, just-rinsed finish.
Salicylic acid (BHA)Salicylic Acid · Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
Pores · oil
The oil-soluble exfoliant that gets into sebum, so pores look clearer and less congested. Willow bark extract naturally contains salicin, a plant relative of salicylic acid.
Glycolic acid (AHA)Glycolic Acid · Citric Acid
Smoothing
The smallest AHA. It loosens dull surface cells for a smoother, brighter-looking surface. Citric acid also helps set the formula's pH.
LHACapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Gentle exfoliant
A salicylic acid bonded to a fatty chain. It stays near the surface and works gradually, which makes it a favorite for gentle daily exfoliation.
PHAGluconolactone
Gentle exfoliant
A large-molecule polyhydroxy acid that works at the very surface and also attracts water, so skin feels smooth rather than tight.
Here's where most of the formula's moisture comes from. These everyday humectants and skin-conditioners keep skin feeling soft. Propanediol and 1,2-hexanediol also help preserve the formula and carry the actives.
Chestnut shell extract is a polyphenol-rich botanical. Lavender extract is the one to know about if your skin dislikes lavender: it naturally contains fragrance components like linalool, though reviewers report no noticeable scent.
Editor's note on "50% centella": some overseas listings and ingredient databases show this toner with centella asiatica extract first, at 50.47%. The US ingredient list on Ulta and on SKIN1004's US site starts with water, and centella comes fifth, noted at 5,150 ppm. The formula you get from MIMOMART is the US version, and we print its US ingredient list below. Some third-party marketplace titles also mention niacinamide. It isn't in the US formula.
How It Compares
SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner vs. COSRX AHA/BHA Toner vs. a classic astringent toner
Comparison based on publicly listed ingredients and product descriptions (COSRX ingredient list from the brand's site), October 2026. "Classic astringent toner" describes a common category style, not a specific product.
Who It's For
Who SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner is for: made for you if your skin is…
Oily or combination, with a shiny T-zone by noon
Bothered by visible pores on the nose and cheeks
Rough or dull-feeling and ready for gentle exfoliation
New to acids and looking for a mild first toner
Turned off by sticky or heavy toners
Already a fan of SKIN1004 centella products
Dealing with summer, humidity or post-workout oil
Normal skin that wants a fresh, clean-slate prep step
Patch test first if: your skin is very sensitive or reactive, rosacea-prone or eczema-prone; you're allergic to aspirin or salicylates (this toner has salicylic acid and willow bark); you react to lavender or linalool; or you already use a retinoid or another exfoliating product. Try a small area on your jaw for a few days before using it all over. This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), which can make skin more sensitive to the sun, so wear sunscreen daily while using it.
What People Actually Use It For
SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner hacks for clearer-looking skin
01
The T-zone-only swipe
Combination skin? Sweep a soaked pad over your forehead, nose and chin, and press a hydrating step onto your cheeks. Your oily zones get clarified and dry zones stay comfortable.
After a sweaty workout and a quick rinse, a pass of toner on a cotton pad picks up leftover sweat and sebum before moisturizer.
04
Back and chest swipe
The same gentle acids help body skin feel smoother. Swipe a soaked pad over rough-feeling patches on your back or chest a few nights a week.
What Reviewers Keep Saying
SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner reviews: the pulse
Top praise
Watery, scent-free and gone in seconds
Reviewers describe a light, watery texture that absorbs right away with no noticeable scent, and say it doesn't pill under the next layers.
Surprise favorite
Gentle enough for every day
Several oily-skin reviewers use it daily without irritation. They say skin feels smoother and softer, and oil feels more under control in hot weather.
Honest critique
Not a hydrating toner on its own
Some reviewers find one layer isn't moisturizing enough, and some sensitive-skin users prefer every other day. The fix: follow it with a hydrating ampoule and gel cream, and start slowly.
Themes summarized from community reviews on Picky (4.6 average across 75 ratings), October 2026. We left out reviews of free PR samples. Headlines summarize common themes; they are not quotes from individual customers.
How to Use
How to use SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner for the clearest-looking finish
1
CleanseWash with a gentle cleanser and pat skin mostly dry.
2
DispensePour an appropriate amount onto a cotton pad or straight into your palm.
3
Pat or sweepGently pat it into skin, or sweep the pad outward from the center of your face. Avoid the eye area.
Mornings: sunscreen, alwaysIf you use it in the AM, finish with broad-spectrum sunscreen. AHAs can increase sun sensitivity.
Pro tips from people who use it daily
Start every other day. Build up to daily use over a week or two, especially if your skin is sensitive or new to acids.
Don't double up. Skip it on nights you use a retinoid, a peel or another acid toner.
Two thin layers. If your skin feels tight, press in a second layer by hand rather than swiping harder.
Hydrate after. This is a clarifying toner, so follow with a hydrating serum or ampoule.
Know Before You Buy
Honest notes from the MIMOMART team
It won't change your pore size. No toner can. It clears oil and dead skin from the surface so pores look less noticeable. Stop using it, and the look of pores gradually returns.
It isn't marketed as fragrance-free. No fragrance or parfum is listed, but it contains lavender flower extract. Reviewers report no noticeable scent.
It's a clarifying step, not a moisturizer. Drier skin types will want a hydrating layer on top.
The acids are mild, but they're still acids. Use sunscreen and introduce it slowly. One reviewer noticed a slight tack right after applying, which faded once she layered the next step.
Watery texture. Pour slowly over a cotton pad, since it runs off fast.
FAQ
SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner: your questions, answered
Will SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner make my pores look smaller?
It can make pores look clearer and less noticeable, but no toner changes the actual size of your pores. The SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner uses four mild acids and mineral salts to clear away surface oil and dead skin cells, which is what makes pores look clearer and less noticeable with regular use.
SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner vs. COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner: which should I get?
Both are mild acid toners with no drying alcohol listed. The SKIN1004 toner uses four acid types plus centella, mineral salts and three forms of hyaluronic acid, in a larger 210 ml bottle. The COSRX toner is a simpler formula built on glycolic acid and betaine salicylate in water and willow bark water. If you want more cushioning and centella, choose SKIN1004.
Can I use the SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner every day?
Many oily and combination skin types use it daily, morning and night, once their skin has adjusted. Start every other day, and wear sunscreen in the morning because it contains an AHA.
Is the SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner good for sensitive skin?
SKIN1004 recommends it for oily, normal and combination skin. Sensitive skin can often use it a few times a week. Patch test first, and skip it if you react to salicylates or lavender.
Is SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner fungal acne safe?
Skinsort's ingredient screen lists it as free of known fungal-acne triggers. That's an ingredient check, not a clinical test, so introduce it slowly and watch how your skin responds.
Why does the US SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner list water first when other sites say 50% centella?
Some overseas listings show centella extract first, at 50.47%. The US ingredient list on Ulta and on SKIN1004's US site starts with water and lists centella fifth, at 5,150 ppm. MIMOMART sells the US version, and its full US ingredient list is printed below.
Does SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner contain niacinamide or alcohol?
Neither niacinamide nor ethanol appears on the US ingredient list. The "hexanediol" and "propanediol" on the label aren't drying alcohols. They're humectant and preservative-boosting ingredients.
How do I layer SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner with the Centella Ampoule and Light Gel Cream?
How long until I see results from the SKIN1004 Poremizing Clear Toner?
Skin often feels smoother within the first few uses. Reviewers say the look of pores and oil gets clearer over a few weeks of regular use. Results vary, and they last only as long as you keep using it.
US ingredient deck verified against US retail listings, October 2026. Formulas can differ by country and change over time — the label on your bottle is the final word.
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