I went from an easy, hurried, low-maintenance facial cleaning ritual to trying out the Asian 10 step skincare routine. Being raised in New York City has damaged and polluted my skin; I'm now repairing and focusing on anti-aging.
I want to buy and use products from a broad number of brands, I didn't just want to stick with one brand, I shopped around and compared all. I will try to write reviews each month, one which will be a list my skincare routine products, sharing my experiences on each product.

Showing posts with label toner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toner. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner Toner

 

Nice summer toner and very refreshing. Love the pump but I wouldn't repurchase because there are so many other toners on the market.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

 I understand the hype for this popular watery toner. I see myself using this product more during the summer but of course all year round is fine but you will get more benefits of the reduction of redness during the warmer temperatures. I'm glad I got the jumbo size and I am willing to share this toner with my family members haha.



Thursday, February 15, 2024

Nacific Uyu Cream Toner

 This reminds me of the laneign cream toner. Uyu means milk in korean. It is soothing to my skin but the reason why I won't repurchase this because the liquid isn't easy to dispense out of the bottle. Otherwise I like using this during the wintertime.


Thursday, August 31, 2023

Belif Aqua Bomb PHA Exfoliating Toner Pads

 


This is a toner pad with very mid exfoliating properties. Good for all seasons but perfect for best for hot humid summers. I've used the original neogen pads when it first came out years ago but never thought they I would reach for these similar pads one day. I might use them when I travel.

Saturday, June 10, 2023

heimish Matcha Biome Redness Relief Hydrating Toner

 

Awesome summer toner. I love this toner because not only was it great for my sensitive skin but it helped me with my redness and hydrating.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Youth to the People Kombucha Toner

 

Does a good job when my skin is starting to look uneven or bumpy with redness. 
But I try not to use this daily on my sensitive skin.

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water

 Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water

Nice toner like product for the winter. Heavy glass-like packaging. Great if you want to splurge but not a repurchase from me. Very moisturizing and hydrating.



Tuesday, November 1, 2022

tocobo lemon toner

 

This was a great toner for the transitional seasons of summer and autumn. The jelly texture was perfect for the drier conditions. It leaves my skin subtle and able to absorb the following layers of skincare afterwards.


Thursday, September 8, 2022

Thursday, January 20, 2022

primera Alpine Berry Toner

 

I was shocked to see this product on the shelves. It was the last available and since the brand discontinued, I decided to buy it up. I love the light touch that it leaves my sensitive skin. Great for the summer months because of its hyaluronic acid ingredients.


Sunday, October 31, 2021

Good Molecules Niacinaminde Brightening Toner


 Great toner for the morning before you start the day. My face always feels refresh and ready for serum.

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Farmacy DEEP SWEEP 2% BHA pore cleaning toner 4.0 fl. oz / 120 ml.

I purchased this toner because I wanted a BHA to add into my skincare routine. I was tired of seeing blackheads and whiteheads on my face. Plus I needed a toner so got it during a Sephora sale or a Farmacy sale. Skin looks toned when I use this twice a week in the winter time and I don't see as many comedonic pores like I've seen before. I will upgrade into using this 3-5 times a week during the spring or warmer weather conditions.

 

Monday, February 15, 2021

Round Lab 1025 dokdo products

 

  

  Round Lab Foam Cleanser

I was excited to try it out thanks to 08Liter and RoundLab giving me mini versions of the product to try out. I have sensitive skin and since we are all wearing mask for the time we are outside, I'm wearing a mask for 8-9 hours a day at work so I don't wear foundation nowadays and focus more on skincare. I love the packaging and few ingredients on their products. This product out of the 3 was the one I was least interested in and didn't reach for it. It feels like a regular foam cleanser, nothing special. 

   

Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Lotion

I thought of this product as an emulsion. I really like how this product feels on my skin but I saw on cosmily that there are ingredients (glycine soja oil) that are comedogenic and my skin is prone to clog pores. I use this product when I need extra hydration at night time before a cream.

 

ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Toner

I had huge expectations for this because it was very popular in South Korea in the year of 2020. They were frequently on the top Olive Young list. It was great for my sensitive skin and hydrates your skin without tingling-that is the only thing I ask for in a toner.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

AmorePacific Treatment Toner



Just regular and usual Amore Pacific goodness. If you can not a fan of fragrance, this product is not for you. ok for dry skin but I don't think this is good for sensitive skin which is why I haven't emptied this product in the past 2 months that I have been using it. I only use this product after cleansing off a full face of makeup otherwise I would skip this product. Sadly, I will not repurchase this product.



     

Monday, August 10, 2020

Erborian Bamboo Matte Lotion


I've used the erborian ginseng lotion, aka toner, last year and then I went through a few other brand toners. Now after using this bamboo matte lotion or toner, I never knew why I used other brands. I miss this scent and refreshing feeling when applied onto the face. There's a bit of a powder on the bottom so the product must be shaken upon usage. I used this in the summertime hence the word "matte" in the name.
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Friday, March 20, 2020

Dermatory Azulene Toner


I saw this unknown brand in a kbeauty store and purchased it because I needed a toner for my sensitive skin. It contains the 2019 korean ingredient of centella asiatic leaf extract which is good for calming and healing. I shake and use this toner when my face is starting to breakout or having a bad day.



Monday, December 30, 2019

Kate Somerville Liquid ExfoilKate Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment



I brought this AHA and BHA this past summer and started using currently in the winter. I use this the same method as I would to a toner. Pump some onto a cotton pad and apply it on my face nightly. I didn't see much of a change during the drier winter months. But overall, my sensitive skin didn't break out so there must be something good about this product.

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Frudia Bluberry Hydrating Toner


I didn't think of much with this product. I thought it was going to be a thin texture but it was thick and hydrating enough that I use it after the shower on my face during the summertime. It doesn't irritated my skin; I love the scent and it moisturizes my skin..


Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Thank you Farmer True Water Deep Toner

I brought this product on sale without high expectations. It surprised me as a transitional winter into spring toner.
I love the thicker texture than a regular toner and it's very hydrating for my skin. Love the pump. My face drinks this toner when I apply it especially at night time while the house heat is on. However I noticed that alcohol is the 4th ingredient but I didn't notice it on my face because I always apply serum or essence right away when my skin is slowing drying. Not a repurchase.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Erborian Eau Ginseng Lotion

I love this toner, I knew about this Korean-French brand when I tried the Yuzu Double Lotion (yellow bottle) when I went to Taiwan this past summer. However, the yellow one didn't leave a strong impression on me but I wanted to try this ginseng version because I'm in my 30s.



 This clear watery toner has anti-aging properties and it feel very cool and refreshing for the skin. It has ginseng and fruit extracts which makes the skin very hydrated. Love the packaging and this has the perfect size opening where you can pour this onto a cotton pad. I loved the feeling on my skin so much that I use this for the winter and brought the green matte version for summer usage.