I am pregnant and had a terrible case of hormonal acne all over my chin and jaw line (forehead also, just a little). Since Im pregnant Im very limited to what I can use. NOTHING and I mean nothing was working for me. Until I discovered Mario Badescu's skin care line. I went to the actual Spa Center on East 52nd Street. They're customer service was amazing! I sat down with one of the girls and she gave me a free consultation on what type of skin I have, my problem areas and what products would be best for me. She recommended the Cucumber Cleansing Lotion and I must say this product has given me AMAZING results in just a week and a half. My skin has done a complete transformation. I love how fresh and clean my face feels with this toner and it never over drys my skin (I tend to over dry at times with other products). My skin is less oily and I have had NO new breakouts. I love Mario Badescu products. They have changed my skin completely.I use this Toner twice a day and it never leaves my face feeling dry it actually feels soft and moisturized. I would recommend this product and skin care line to anyone but especially pregnant women who are very limited to what we can use.

I love this product, the only thing I don't like is that if I use it twice a day, it will dry out my skin because it has 4% alcohol, so I usually just use it when I have a little breakout, and whenever I feel like my face needs to be disinfected with alcohol.
Here is a review of a couple of Mario Badescu products I have tried, including the Cucumber Cleansing Lotion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76VEm9w7kBE

The Good:
Didn't irritate (I have crazy skin that gets irritated by pretty much everything)
Clean ingredients (doesn't contain any known no-no's like parabens)
Reasonable price ($8/15oz.)
Soothing smell (followed by a tinge of alcohol)

The Bad:
It's average in quality (I don't think this alone is effective in controlling an oily T-zone or acne, at least for my skin)
Availability (I live in the heart of southern California and don't have any nearby stores that I could walk in and purchase this. In order to avoid S/H fees, I would have to buy several products to meet the minimum)

Would I buy again?
Probably... if there be a need. Again, it doesn't irritate but it's nothing spectacular either.

Got this as one of my free samples; love, love, love it!
After years of being stuck with typical "acne" toners (read: dry, drier, dryest!) I've found one that doesn't send my sking spazzing into oil overproduction after use. It smells good, and is very gentle. I will definitely purchase this soon!

This is a nice toner that gets the job done. Since using it after washing my face, I have noticed an improvement in my acne. Of course, I am not sure if that is just due to using a toner or using this one in particular. My sample kit contained the Special Cucumber Cleansing Lotion (sulfur based), which also made a difference in my complexion, so I placed an order via the MB website. However, I accidently ordered this one, but it has worked just as well. Not sure if I will order this one or the Special Cucumber Cleansing Lotion after I run out, as they both seem to work well for me.

I took a chance on this at a local Beauty Supply store, when I went for the Special Cucumber Lotion, but they were out of it. So I figured I'd try this. I was plesantly surprised! I actually like this one better! I think the Special Cucumber Lotion was too drying for me and actually made my face oilier. (Is that a word? Well it is now! :)) This toner is soothing, but highly effective. It doesn't leave a my face dry or tight or "filmy" like some toners do. And it's actually made from cucumbers. You know how I can tell? Every once in a while, I find a cucumber seed on my cotton pad. One reviewer said it grossed her out. It's the oposite for me. It makes me feel better knowing it's actual cucumbers, and not "cucumber-dervied-chemicals"

Good toner that contains healing soothing cucumber and disinfecting boric acid. Since my cleansers remove all my residue I do not use a cottonball for my toners. I just dump the same amount into my hands and splash onto my face. This toner (when splashed on) can be a bit drying without a lotion. But it started drying up those flesh colored bumps that I used to get. I think that I would prefer the Special cucumber cleansing lotion though because it contains sulfur. I am currently using the Special Cleansing Lotion C because it contains the cucumber, boric, and camphor which is suppose to assist in acne even more (but the boric is the last thing on the list and not as drying).

Oh dang. Subconsciously I was kind of hoping that this wouldn't work because I'd JUST bought some nivea toner and this stuff is also mega pricy in NZ.
Bummer. It's a great toner for my crazy-sensitive, oily skin. Doesn't leave it tight or make it peel or sting; removes gunk that cleanser doesn't get, and smells gorge.
So recommended.

I have also been scared to use a toner or astringent because my face my be combination, but even the slightest amount of alcohol in a product will dry my face out really bad. So I was kind of surprised when I tried this cleansing lotion, which the website claims is a toner, worked and didn't feel harsh. I don't use it everyday, but more on a every two day basis as this is what works for my skin type. It's is not strong at all for me, the smell I actually like, and I can see on the cotton pad I use that it is getting all the dirt my facial cleanser wasn't able to get. It helps a bit with some minor pimples, but this specific lotion isn't intended to actually help too much with problematic skin.

I received this sample after I purchased the drying lotion. I was relieved b/c I was running out of the Special Cucumber toner. His products are wonderful and it is great they send you samples first w/out charging you a dime, not even shipping. It is a good way to build a rep. for good products that are not pricey but do a great job!

a very good product, but i like the special 'c' since it has more acne fighting power than this one - but overall, still an amazing product, like all mario badescu stuff :)

This toner is AMAZING for my oily, acne-prone, but dry around cheeks skin! Using this after the Botanical Facial Gel, I went from chronic breakouts to clear skin with just the occasional random small whitehead, which is completely miraculous for me! I've tried what feels like every other product available over the past decade and nothing has ever transformed my skin like this! MB products are also pretty darn affordable- I want to cringe when I think of how much money I've spent on products that had no or minute influence on my stubborn skin! A++ for this one, Mario!

About 8 weeks ago, I filled out the skin questionnaire on the Mario Badescu website and received samples of the skin care regimen they said would work best for me. I recevied the Special Cucumber lotion and I loved it, so I went to order it along with a few other things after using the samples. Well, because I am not good with exact names, I accidentally ordered the Cucumber Cleansing Lotion. When I got it I kept looking at it, I didn't understand why it looked so different, lol. Eventually I figured it out, but decided instead of sending it back to go ahead and use it. Long story short, I'm glad that I kept it. I like it slightly better than the Special Cucumber Lotion because I find this one has a more pleasing scent and it feels a slightly better on the skin after applying it. I would honestly recommend either one, and I'll either buy this one again or change it up and get the Special Cucumber Lotion. The one negative is the floating cucumber pieces or whatever, they kind of gross me out, I don't know why I guess I am weird. For reference, I have oily skin, with dry under-eye area and some dryness around nose and corner of mouth during the colder months. I think this product has some sort of alcohol in it, but it is very little and this toner doesn't sting or burn at all. It is great, I use it two times a day and I also apply this before using MaMa lotion every other night.

This is a very refreshing toner. I use it in the morning before applying moisturizer, and it seems to be working well on my oily skin. My face feels very clean after using it. Would definitely repurchase.

Nice, refreshing toner for my combination skin. I liked it, but decided to switch to the Special Cucumber Lotion to put up a stronger fight with acne.

I like this toner. It works well for my combo skin. Leaves it clean, soft and smooth. I just can not deside if I like this one or the special cucuber lotion better, they both work very well. I guess I could just go back and forth and use both. Great product.

Another MB product I purchased after using a sample. I had two different toner samples from them: Aloe Lotion and the Cucumber Cleansing Lotion. I preferred the Cucumber Lotion, as the Aloe didn't feel refreshing enough. I have combination skin, so I need a toner that is slightly astringent for the oily parts of my face without being so harsh that it strips the drier areas. The Cucumber Cleansing Lotion has a slight scent, not perfumey, and removes all traces of cleanser, dirt, etc. It does exactly what I need it to do, leaving my skin fresh and soft for the next step in my beauty regimen - whether it be a serum (at night) or moisturizer (day). While most of Mario Badescu's product line is reasonably priced for a salon, $15 does seem a little high for a toner. However, it is working so well for me, I would definitely repurchase it. I am a very satisfied customer.

I have combination/acne prone skin and have been using this for the past few weeks. I was never a toner user but i bought it so i can use it with the Silver Powder. I find this toner doesnt sting my skin and feels very refreshing with a pleasant smell. It makes my skin feel smoother but i will try the Special Cucumber Cleansing Lotion next time to compare.

Mild, refreshing, soothing, a nice product. I used to use it but did not get attached to it.

THIS IS NICE, CLEANS WELL, I HAVE HAD LESS BLACKHEADS WITH CONTINUED USE, NON STINGING OR DRYING. WILL REPURCHASE