Kiehls ultra facial toner review

This is a very gentle toner and I don’t feel like it’s been doing much to my skin at all, not stripping, but also not moisturising, kind of nothing, doesn’t feel like I’ve used toner at all. It’s very thick, so I end up using more than I use from other toners, sits on top of the cotton pad, so I start dabbing it on my forehead and cheeks and that helps the toner to get soaked in the skin and into the cotton pad, so I can start wiping my face with it as usual. It’s a very milky consistency, reminds me of my garnier milky micellar water, very similar in consistency, just different uses, but even then it feels like the same product in the way they act on my skin. Gentle, but also not very effective. My skin needs a good toner, I’ve found I need a stronger, more effective/cleansing one as opposed to this gentle one. I’m sure it brings my skin back to a good ph level(what a good toner should do and I think Kiehl’s products must be good formulations), so I’ll use it up, but will not repurchase, I’m sure this product would be lovely for sensitive skin types as it’s so gentle.

Tips: Alternatively can be used as essence due to its thicker consistency, just dab some toner onto skin, wipe excess of if you wish or leave it and wait a few minutes and apply moisturiser as usual.

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Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Sorbate, Triethanolamine, P-Anisic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Sweet Almond Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Persea Gratissima Oil/Avocado Oil.

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Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


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About reviewer (119 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack


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About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


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About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


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About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


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About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


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About reviewer (259 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


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About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


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About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesOther


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About reviewer (355 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


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Age30-35

SkinOily, Medium Brown, Cool

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


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Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Dark, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBlack


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About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


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About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


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About reviewer (88 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


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Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


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Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Coarse

EyesBlue


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About reviewer (143 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


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About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


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What does Kiehl's facial toner do?

* Our gentle, alcohol-free toner is ideal for helping balance normal-to-oily skin, including sensitive and acne-prone skin types, for a more even complexion and soothed and refreshed-feeling skin. Paraben-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, alcohol-free, mineral oil-free, and dye-free.

How do you use Kiehl's ultra facial toner?

How to Use. Suggested Usage: -After cleansing, moisten a cotton pad with the toner and apply to face, avoiding the immediate eye area. -Follow with Ultra Facial Moisturizer (sold separately).

Is Kiehl's toner good for Dry Skin?

For dry skinA gentle toner like Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner will not strip the skin of its natural oils. This product helps clarify the skin's texture, prepping the surface.

Does Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner have alcohol?

Ultra Facial Toner A gentle yet effective alcohol-free facial toner for all skin types.