Laneige Cream Skin 170ml Set (Deep Hydration · Better Makeup Hold)
472 Olive Young reviews read first-hand · Olive Young rating 4.8 (25,343 reviews) · 82% 'good for hydration' · 76% 'gentle, no irritation' (Olive Young official) · 99% 4–5 stars among reviews read (our own tally) · a milky hydrating toner between a toner and a lotion
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Community summary
The most frequently mentioned point is hydration. Comments like 'it's a toner, but it feels as moist as if I'd put on lotion,' 'no tightness after cleansing,' and 'it doesn't feel heavy even after layering several times' appeared in 338 of the 472 reviews. Many say they bought it for dryness in the changing seasons or winter, and satisfaction is highest among reviewers with dry skin. Olive Young's official attribute data also shows 82% 'good for hydration' and 59% 'good for dry skin.'
Next come texture and ease of use. 112 reviews describe a creamy texture that wraps the skin milkily like milk rather than running like water, and 139 say it's easy to dispense with the pump or spray bottle included in the set. Comments follow that it leaves a thin cream-like film once absorbed, and that it sinks in well without stickiness (80 absorption mentions). Some also describe soaking a cotton pad to wipe with it or laying it on like a mask.
On the other hand, there are clear points where opinions split by skin type. The 79 mentions of weight and oiliness mix 'it's not heavy' with reactions like 'it's greasy for oily-dehydrated and oily skin' and 'it doesn't absorb well in summer, so I use it in winter.' Packaging complaints also come up in 46 reviews, such as the inner stopper coming off with the cap or the product leaking during shipping. There are 66 repurchase reviews from people on their umpteenth refill.
Minimum counts based on 472 reviews read first-hand. Out of 500 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 25,343 reviews, 4.8 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
- Hydration from the toner step — the most-mentioned pointThe most frequently mentioned point (338 reviews). People say the toner alone leaves skin as moist as if they'd applied lotion, with less tightness after cleansing. Many say they bought it to add hydration at the toner step during the changing seasons or winter, and descriptions of it not feeling heavy even after layering several times recur. Olive Young official: 82% 'good for hydration.'
- A milky, creamy texture like milk112 reviews describe it not as a toner that runs like water but as a milky texture that softly wraps the skin. Many say it leaves a thin cream-like film once absorbed, and most say it isn't sticky. Some comparison reviews also say they like that it isn't a stringy, gooey texture.
- Easy dispensing with the pump or spray139 reviews say dispensing it with the pump or spray bottle included in the set makes it easy to get onto the hands or a cotton pad. Reviews saying it sprays evenly so they use it like a mist, and that they buy refills separately and keep topping it up, also recur.
- Gentle feel and steady repurchasesOlive Young's official labels show 76% 'gentle, no irritation,' and comments that it's gentle and non-irritating continue among the reviews read. With 66 repurchase stories from people on their umpteenth refill or bottle, it leaves a strong impression of a long-standing steady-seller toner.
Downsides (mentioned repeatedly)
- Some say it's greasy for oily or oily-dehydrated skin, or in summerWhile satisfaction is high for dry skin, reactions like 'I'm oily-dehydrated and it didn't suit me,' 'too oily for summer,' and 'my skin actually felt drier underneath after applying it' are concentrated in the 3-star reviews. Some also say it absorbs less well in summer, so they use it in winter. Many reviews recommend that oily or oily-dehydrated skin types test it before buying.
- Some say the cap design is inconvenientThe cap comes up in 46 reviews. Complaints that the inner stopper came off with the cap when opening it, or that the contents leaked during shipping, are the main reason for some 3-star reviews. That's why many say they transfer it to the pump or spray bottle.
- Mixed views on spray strengthMany say it sprays evenly and is convenient, but some say the spray was weak after switching to a mist bottle. Because the texture is milky, the spray feel can vary depending on the bottle.
- Rare mentions of breakouts (varies by person)Most call it gentle, but there are rare mentions of breakouts or small bumps appearing. Skin reactions vary widely by person, so we recommend testing a small amount first.
- Based on users' own impressionsHydration and feel are users' own impressions and vary by person. We make no efficacy claims.
Best for
- When you have dry skin and want a toner that adds moisture from the toner step. Olive Young official: 59% 'good for dry skin' · 82% 'good for hydration'
- When you want to keep it simple with just two steps, toner and lotion. Many say it feels halfway between a toner and a lotion
- When you need a hydrating toner for layering in the changing seasons or winter
- When you want a steady-seller toner you can stock up on with refills and use for a long time
May not suit you if: When you have oily or oily-dehydrated skin and dislike a lingering oily feel. 3-star reviews calling it greasy are concentrated here / When you want a fresh, watery toner for midsummer. Some say it's heavy in summer / When you want a thin wiping toner to soak cotton pads with. The milky texture gives it a different feel
How to Use Laneige Cream Skin 170ml Set (Deep Hydration · Better Makeup Hold)
- The most common method in reviews is dispensing it with the pump or spray bottle and patting it in by hand
- Many say they layer it 2–3 times on dry days. Conversely, the recurring advice for oily or oily-dehydrated skin is to use less
- Because some find the cap inconvenient, some reviews describe swapping in the pump included in the set or transferring it to an empty mist bottle
- Some seasonal-use reviews say it feels heavy in summer, so they save it for winter. When your skin is sensitive, we recommend starting with a small amount
Price & buying tips
- Many say they bought the set with the 170ml main bottle plus refill and pump and keep topping it up with refills. Repeat purchases from people on their umpteenth refill are common
- The set contents (refill, pump, sheet masks, etc.) change from time to time, so it's better to check the Olive Young event price and contents before buying Check the price on Coupang →
Compared with other Toners & pads picks
Real-user and in-store trend tally for the toner and pad category (Olive Young JJintem's own data)
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FAQ
Q. How hydrating is Laneige Cream Skin?
Of the 472 reviews read, 338 talked about hydration such as moisture and no tightness, and Olive Young's official attribute data also shows 82% 'good for hydration.' Many say it's a toner yet feels as moist as if they'd put on lotion. That said, how it feels varies by skin type, and satisfaction is especially high for dry skin.
Q. Can people with oily or oily-dehydrated skin use it?
Based on reviews, opinions split. There are 3-star reviews saying 'I'm oily-dehydrated and it didn't suit me,' 'too oily for summer,' and 'my skin actually felt drier underneath after applying it.' Olive Young's official labels also put 'good for dry skin' highest at 59%. Many reviews recommend that oily or oily-dehydrated skin types use less or test it before buying.
Q. What is the texture like? Is it sticky?
112 reviews described a milky, creamy texture like milk that doesn't run like water. Most say it leaves a thin cream-like film after absorbing but isn't sticky. On the other hand, some find it heavy and greasy in summer or on oily skin.
Q. Can I use it with a pump or spray?
139 reviews said it's easy to dispense with the pump or spray bottle included in the set. Many say it sprays evenly, but some found the spray weak after transferring it to a mist bottle. Because some find the original cap inconvenient, many say they swap in the pump.
Q. Can people with sensitive skin use it?
Olive Young's official labels show 76% 'gentle, no irritation,' and comments that it's gentle and non-irritating continued among the reviews read. However, there are rare mentions of breakouts or small bumps appearing, so start with a small amount and check how your skin reacts. We make no efficacy claims.
Q. Where does it rank among Olive Young toner recommendations?
By Olive Young's official figures, it's a steady-seller hydrating toner with a 4.8 rating and 25,343 reviews. In the Olive Young JJintem toner and pad tally, it's classified as a milky-texture hydrating 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 4.8 rating, 25,343 total reviews, and attribute data (82% 'good for hydration,' 76% 'gentle, no irritation,' 59% 'good for dry skin') are Olive Young's official figures. The star distribution, including the 99% 4–5 star share, and the keyword numbers are values we calculated and tallied by reading 472 real Olive Young purchase reviews ourselves — they are not Olive Young's official tally (out of 500 collected, 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 Laneige Cream Skin 170ml Set (Deep Hydration · Better Makeup Hold)?
The most common method in reviews is dispensing it with the pump or spray bottle and patting it in by hand Many say they layer it 2–3 times on dry days. Conversely, the recurring advice for oily or oily-dehydrated skin is to use less Because some find the cap inconvenient, some reviews describe swapping in the pump included in the set or transferring it to an empty mist bottle Some seasonal-use reviews say it feels heavy in summer, so they save it for winter. When your skin is sensitive, we recommend starting with a small amount
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