Sunday 21 June 2020

Current Skincare | Toners #2

Welcome to the second instalment of my forgotten blog series in toners! I’m going to try and actually keep it up this time! Way back in the day, toners were almost like an extra cleansing step for me and the amount of makeup that would still come off even after double cleansing was embarrassing, I obviously wasn’t being too thorough! Nowadays, I love using toners to prep my skin for the rest of my skincare routine and always try to have an exfoliating one and a hydrating one in my routine at least. Here are the current open toners in my collection and my thoughts on them!

toner review good molecules versed red

This is the one I’ve had in my collection the longest at this point. It targets uneven skin tone, dullness and visible pores and contains licorice root extract, arbutin and Vitamin C as well as niacinamide. It’s super gentle and suitable for both morning and evening, I use a cotton pad to apply and it is very easily absorbed. There is no scent and I love that it is alcohol free! Just enough comes out of the bottle when you tap the bottom and you get 120ml of product for $14. After continued use my skin looks brighter and left over pigmentation from acne scarring has been less pronounced (I haven’t just been using this product but I do believe it has made a difference)! My skin never feels dried out when I use this and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it! The only negative I would say is that the bottle doesn’t make it the most travel friendly option but who is doing much of that at the minute! Read more about Good Molecules here!

This is my current soothing, hydrating toner, it contains algae extract, bamboo extract, and coconut water to leave skin soft and residue free. If my skin is feeling over exfoliated I always come back to this as it’s so calming! The all in one refers to the fact it can be used as a makeup remover, cleansing milk, toner or post-workout refresher but as mentioned I use it as a toner before applying the rest of my skincare routine! The packaging is super cute, I love the pastel shade and it has one of the push down pumps which is fun to use! It’s £16.50 for 120ml. 

This is only a mini so I’ve been using it more sporadically than I normally would a toner which is probably going to skew my review a little as I don’t get the hype haha. This is such a cult favourite for loads of people and I wanted to love it but it feels a little too astringent for me to use daily and I just keep thinking about how I want Pixi Glow Tonic back in my life (which I repurchased last week). It contains lactic acid and salicin to exfoliate, brighten and hydrate with aims to leave a smooth, even and energised complexion. My skin definitely feels smooth, brightened and energised after using this but as I mentioned, because I don’t use it every day I’ve been struggling to see it helping with breakouts. It also contains fragrance and citrus oils which may be adding to why this feels astringent to me! It’s £27 for 150ml. 

So that’s my little round up for today! Have you tried any of these toners? What are your thoughts! Let me know your favourite toners too! If you want to read the first instalment of this series click here! 

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me. All opinions are my own. See my full disclosure here. 

Danielle xx

If you want to keep up to date with my posts, don’t forget to follow me on



SHARE:

30 comments

  1. Honestly, I haven't been reaching for toners as much as I have before. Thanks for the suggestions.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Hi :) I haven't used any of the toners in this installment but I do love Pixi Glow Tonic and have gone through several bottles already. I tried their retinol version but it didn't do anything. For hydrating purposes, I rotate Pyunkang Yul essence toner and Vitabrid Facial Boosting Water (which can be mixed with their Vit C powder).

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I literally just ordered the Pyunkang toner (and a few others!) last week - excited to try! xx

      Delete
  3. I've only used the REN one out of these and I really like it! x

    Beautylymin | Skincare Giveaway

    ReplyDelete
  4. I’ve not tried any of these. My favourite toners I’m using are from Dior.

    http://shimmeringhighlights.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  5. It's a shame the REN toner didn't work for you but at least you only bought the sample as £27 is a lot to invest in a product that doesn't work for your skin. I love the sound of the Good Molecules toner, I have a bit of redness on my cheeks and have been looking for a product to even it out for the longest time.

    xo Sarah | Oomph London

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I think it would work wonderfully for that! Yes, glad I didn't spend more on the REN and I just repurchased Pixi Glow Tonic :) xx

      Danielle's Beauty Blog 

      Delete
  6. I always forget to use toner, when I do I use Pixi Glow Tonic. I like the sound of the Versed one!

    A Blushing Beauty Blog x

    ReplyDelete
  7. I am obsessed with toners, I just love trying new ones! I want to try Good Molecules, I've heard so much about their products, but never tried anything yet xo

    Makeup Muddle

    ReplyDelete
  8. I got into the tonner thing recently and I love it, so I appreciate your recommendations a lot. Have a great weekend!

    Lindifique

    ReplyDelete
  9. Great round up, I love your photography! I am currently obsessed with trying out new toners and I have heard such great things about Good Molecules, so I need to try that one out! x

    Erin / Everything Erin

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Erin! Yes definitely give them a go, been so impressed with everything i've tried! xx

      Delete
  10. I am currently using the Paula's choice Niacinamide toner and whilst I am enjoying it, you have definitely sold the Good Molecules one to me. The price is also very appealing ;)

    Sal xx

    UmmBabyBeauty

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Ooh now you are making me want to try the PC one! Hahaha xx

      Delete
  11. This was such a helpful review, Danielle! Good Molecules is such a lovely brand; I feel like everything I have tried from the brand so far turned out to be really nice. I will add Niacinamide toner to my list after reading your post xx

    Naya
    www.nayatilly.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. yes, that's how I feel about them too! Such a lovely range of products, I am excited to see what they come up with next! xx

      Delete
  12. I've not tried any of these before, but this is a great roundup! I love the sound of the Good Molecules one, I may have to pick that one up. Thanks for sharing xx

    Hannah | https://luxuryblush.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
  13. Toner is a crucial part of my skincare routine! Thanks for sharing your recommendations! :)

    melissakacar.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  14. Oh these are new to me. Currently I use one by dior.

    www.fashionradi.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. how fancy! I havent tried any Dior skincare before! xx

      Delete
  15. I've heard about REN skincare but i haven't tried it yet! Currently i'm using Aesop toner

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. How lovely! Haven't tried much from Aesop before! xx

      Delete

Thank you for commenting! I read them all and reply/visit your blog when I can!

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...
© Danielle's Beauty Blog | All rights reserved.
Blogger Template Created by pipdig