What is it: Hydrating toner.
Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Natto Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Beta-Glucan, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lysine HCL, Proline, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Copper Tripeptide-1
This toner has saved my face from a total dehydration at the end of the summer. I then was suffering from congestion and breakouts (thanks Clinique Moisture Surge!) so I've upped my exfoliation game and my skin felt more dehydrated and sensitive. It felt tight and dry even after a gentle balm cleansing, so as soon as I was done with cleanse/acid I was drenching my skin with this toner. While the texture is thicker like an essence, it would sink in immediately with no residue and my skin wouldn't feel tight anymore. I could take my time with following steps of my skincare routine.
I've tried both scented and unscented versions and I can't tell the difference, the smell was so mild. However if you're very sensitive to essential oils, go for the unscented version, it's just as good and hydrating.
Hydrating toners and Korean skincare in general are new to me and I am really enjoying them. Dehydration is one of my main concerns, so layering gentle and lightweight products seems like the way to go.
I am currently trialling Cosrx Galactomyces toner which is less hydrating but I am interested in fermented skincare and if I see any effect on my skin. If not, I will definitely return to this beauty.
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In fact, using this over an acid is perfect, because most acids do irritate and leave the skin reddish and tingling and this toner not only soothes and calms but also hydrates and works against ageing. It's kind of a simpler version of Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel (review of that one coming soon).
Indie Lee CoQ 10 is full of goodness: CoQ10 (antioxidant which protects the skin from environmental damage and helps with collagen and elastin production), aloe vera, chamomile and cucumber sooth, calm and stabilise skin's ph levels and hyaluronic acid hydrates and plumps the skin. And it smells sooo good!
Negatives? I don't like using a cotton pad with it, I feel like a lot of the product gets wasted. In fact, when we were having a heatwave here in the UK I started just pouring some of the toner into my palm and patting it on my face like you would with an essence. Imagine this toner with a really fine spray? *daydreams*
Will I repurchase? Yes. Eventually. Next, I want to try Darphan Intral Toner and compare it to Indie Lee. I also have Indie Lee's Brightening and Rosehip cleansers on my (ever expanding) wish list...
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