Dr.G Red Blemish 10-Cica Capsule Soothing Toner 300ml Set (+100ml mini)
456 Olive Young reviews read first-hand · Olive Young rating 4.9 (461 reviews) · 71% 'gentle, no irritation' · 50% 'good for hydration' (Olive Young official) · 98% 4–5 stars among reviews read (our own tally) · a 300+100ml hydrating toner with cica capsules
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Community summary
The most frequently mentioned point is hydration. Comments like 'my skin felt really tight after cleansing, but with this the tightness is gone,' 'it fills in deep hydration,' and 'it doesn't feel heavy even when I layer it' appeared in 185 of the 456 reviews — far ahead of anything else. People repeatedly describe it staying moist on the skin rather than evaporating like a watery toner. Olive Young's official attribute data also shows 50% 'good for hydration.' That said, some with very dry skin say 'I didn't feel much moisture' or 'it doesn't really fix inner dryness,' so impressions split by skin type.
Next come gentleness and soothing. 91 reviews say it's gentle and non-irritating and comfortable even on sensitive days, and 87 describe heat calming down on red cheeks or a face flushed from sun or summer heat. Olive Young's official labels also put 'gentle, no irritation' highest at 71%. Many say it's close to fragrance-free. That said, soothing is a matter of users' own impressions, and some say 'I didn't feel it calming my redness' or 'no irritation, but I didn't see any particular effect either.'
Texture and set contents come up often too. 77 reviews say it absorbs fresh without stickiness, 56 say the cica capsules in the formula melt in smoothly as you apply it with no gritty feel, and 43 describe using it as a wiping toner or toner mask. Comments that the 100ml mini included with the 300ml main bottle is handy for travel also recur. On the other hand, comments concentrated in the 4-star reviews say it's thicker than a typical watery toner, so it falls short for soaking cotton pads as a toner mask and works better patted in by hand or used as a wiping toner.
Minimum counts based on 456 reviews read first-hand. Out of 461 collected, we excluded exact-duplicate text and counted only reviews where the expression clearly appears in the text. If anything, we undercounted rather than inflated.
By skin type
Olive Young official attribute data (based on 461 reviews, 4.9 rating; multiple responses allowed). These are not values we assigned — they are exactly as tallied by Olive Young.
Expressions found in the reviews read (original tone kept, not rewritten)
Strengths reviewers kept mentioning
- Moist hydration — the most-mentioned pointThe most frequently mentioned point (185 reviews). People say skin that felt tight after cleansing becomes moist and less dehydrated underneath. Descriptions of it staying moist on the skin rather than evaporating like a watery toner recur, and many say it doesn't feel heavy even when they add another layer on dry days. Olive Young official: 50% 'good for hydration.'
- Gentle and non-irritating + a felt soothing effect91 reviews say it's gentle and non-irritating, in line with Olive Young's official 71% 'gentle, no irritation.' 87 describe heat calming down on red cheeks or a face flushed from sun or summer heat. Many say it's close to fragrance-free, and reviews from people using it as a daily toner for sensitive or oily-dehydrated skin follow.
- Non-sticky absorption and cica capsules77 reviews say it absorbs fresh without stickiness. 56 say the cica capsules in the formula melt in smoothly as you apply it with no gritty feel. Some also say it's fun to see the capsules or that the color is pretty. Several comparison reviews say it feels more hydrating than the pre-renewal Red Blemish toner without capsules.
- 300ml + 100ml mini setA recurring comment is that the 100ml mini comes with the 300ml main bottle, so they use it generously and carry the small bottle for travel. Many also say they bought extra for family members (parents, kids, boyfriends).
Downsides (mentioned repeatedly)
- Slightly viscous texture — falls short as a toner maskBecause it's not fully watery but slightly viscous like jelly, comments concentrated in the 4-star reviews say it absorbs less well and falls short when soaked into cotton pads as a toner mask (cotton-pad mask). Conversely, a minority say 'it's thin like water and runs' or 'it's too thin for a wiping toner,' so impressions split. Many reviews recommend patting it in by hand or using it as a wiping toner.
- Some say hydration isn't enough for dry skinHydration comments are the most common, but some dry and very dry skin reviews say 'it doesn't really fix inner dryness' or 'I didn't feel much moisture,' and that it suits oily or oily-dehydrated skin better. On the other hand, some say it feels slightly sticky on hot days.
- The soothing effect may not be very noticeableA minority say 'I didn't feel it calming my redness,' 'no irritation, but I didn't see any particular effect either,' or 'it's just okay.' How noticeable it feels depends on expectations.
- Rarely, irritation or breakouts (varies by person)Most call it gentle, but there are rare reviews saying they felt irritation (perhaps cica doesn't suit them), a 1-star review saying acne flared up after switching, and comments about a tingly feeling at first. Skin reactions vary widely by person, so we recommend testing a small amount first. We make no efficacy claims.
- Based on users' own impressionsHydration, soothing, and heat relief are users' own impressions and vary by person. We make no efficacy claims.
Best for
- When your skin gets very tight after cleansing and you want a toner that stays moister than a watery toner. Hydration comments are the most common
- When you have sensitive or oily-dehydrated skin and need a gentle, non-irritating daily toner. Olive Young official: 71% 'gentle, no irritation'
- When your skin tends to redden or heat up from summer heat or sun. Many reviews describe a felt soothing effect
- When you want a mini travel toner in addition to the main bottle. The set is 300ml plus a 100ml mini
May not suit you if: When you want a watery toner for soaking cotton pads as a toner mask. Many say it falls short for toner masking because of its viscosity / When you have very dry skin and want one toner to handle inner dryness too. Some say it isn't enough for dry skin / When you want a strong, immediately noticeable feel like fragrance or a cooling sensation. Many say it's close to fragrance-free and just okay
How to Use Dr.G Red Blemish 10-Cica Capsule Soothing Toner 300ml Set (+100ml mini)
- The most common method in reviews is dispensing it into your hands right after cleansing and patting it in. Many say they layer one more time on dry days
- Because it's slightly viscous, the recurring advice is to apply it by hand or use it as a wiping toner with a light swipe of a cotton pad rather than as a toner mask
- Some reviews describe decanting it into an empty mist bottle and spraying it on, or using the 100ml mini for travel or a pouch
- Some say applying it before makeup brings the heat down and helps makeup go on well. When your skin is sensitive, we recommend starting with a small amount
Price & buying tips
- It's a set with a 300ml main bottle plus a 100ml mini, so you effectively get 400ml in total, and some say 'the price is good' or 'it'll last me a year.' On the other hand, some low-rated reviews say 'it's expensive,' so it's better to check the event price before buying
- Some reviews say they bought it because it was on promotion or via pre-order delivery. One review says they mistook it for a double set, so check the contents (300ml+100ml) before buying Check the price on Coupang →
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FAQ
Q. How hydrating is the Dr.G Red Blemish Soothing Toner?
Of the 456 reviews read, 185 talked about hydration such as moisture and no inner tightness, and Olive Young's official attribute data also shows 50% 'good for hydration.' Many say it stays moist on the skin rather than evaporating like water. That said, some dry and very dry skin reviews say it doesn't fully address inner dryness and suits oily or oily-dehydrated skin better.
Q. Is it for wiping or for toner masking?
Based on reviews, most people pat it in by hand or use it as a wiping toner. Because it's slightly viscous rather than fully watery, several 4-star reviews say absorption falls short when soaked into cotton pads as a toner mask. Some reviews say it worked fine as a toner mask too, so it comes down to personal preference.
Q. What are the capsules in the toner? Can you feel them when applying?
As the product name says, cica capsules are suspended in the formula, and 56 reviews mentioned them. Most say they melt in smoothly as you apply with no gritty feel and are only visible to the eye. Some comparison reviews also say it feels more hydrating than the pre-renewal Red Blemish toner without capsules.
Q. Does it help with redness, heat, and breakouts?
There were 87 soothing comments such as 'my reddened skin calms down' and 'the heat goes down quickly on days I've been in the sun.' That said, these are users' own impressions and vary by person, and some say 'I didn't feel it calming my redness,' 'I didn't see any particular effect,' or rarely 'acne flared up.' We make no treatment-efficacy claims. If inflammatory breakouts are severe, we recommend seeing a dermatologist.
Q. Can people with sensitive skin use it?
Olive Young's official labels show 71% 'gentle, no irritation,' and 91 of the reviews read also say it's gentle and non-irritating. Many say it's close to fragrance-free. However, there are rare reviews saying they felt irritation because cica didn't suit them, or that it felt tingly at first, so start with a small amount and check how your skin reacts.
Q. Where does it rank among Olive Young toner recommendations?
By Olive Young's official figures, it's a newly renewed toner with a 4.9 rating and 461 reviews. In the Olive Young JJintem toner and pad tally, it's classified as a hydrating cica capsule toner, and rankings change depending on when they're tallied. For the latest comparison by condition, check the Olive Young toner recommendation ranking page. We don't assign star ratings on our own.
Q. Where does the data on this page come from?
The 4.9 rating, 461 total reviews, and attribute data (71% 'gentle, no irritation,' 57% 'good for combination skin,' 50% 'good for hydration') are Olive Young's official figures. The star distribution, including the 98% 4–5 star share, and the keyword numbers are values we calculated and tallied by reading 456 real Olive Young purchase reviews ourselves — they are not Olive Young's official tally (we excluded exact-duplicate text and counted only reviews with clear wording, so if anything they're under the real figure, not inflated). We don't reproduce the original review text — only the analysis — and we don't assign star ratings or make efficacy claims.
Q. How do I use Dr.G Red Blemish 10-Cica Capsule Soothing Toner 300ml Set (+100ml mini)?
The most common method in reviews is dispensing it into your hands right after cleansing and patting it in. Many say they layer one more time on dry days Because it's slightly viscous, the recurring advice is to apply it by hand or use it as a wiping toner with a light swipe of a cotton pad rather than as a toner mask Some reviews describe decanting it into an empty mist bottle and spraying it on, or using the 100ml mini for travel or a pouch Some say applying it before makeup brings the heat down and helps makeup go on well. When your skin is sensitive, we recommend starting with a small amount
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