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Toners - Vichy - Normaderm Purifying Astringent Toner

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rated 3.6(63 reviews)

  • Average Rating: 3.6
  • 58% would buy again
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rated 4 of 5 123456j on 3/16/2012 9:03:00 PM More reviews by 123456j

Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium Eyes: Black

Good, practical packing with a small dispensing hole under the flip lid. You can't really spill this product or squeeze out too much on your cotton pad.

It's effective in terms of oil control, keeping pores clear, and reducing their visibility. It has worked well on my combination skin with oily t-zone. It doesn't really dry out the skin but it does leave a slight tightness after applying. The feeling should go away after applying your serum and/or moisturizer.

The product would be perfect if they can improve the scent, or reduce the alcohol smell. Will repurchase this if I cannot something else as effective but with a weaker or better scent!

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rated 4 of 5 A26Evans on 2/8/2012 6:34:00 PM More reviews by A26Evans

Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Brunette, Other, Other Eyes: Green

I have suffered from acne for as long as I can remember. I am 24 years old and have tried so many different products, but as I was only young I wouldn't spend a lot on my skin care... I now know I was wrong.
I have used this for almost a year now, along with the Normaderm Tri-Activ Lotion and other skin care products occasionally.
This works really well for me, I have oily/combination skin and it helps cleanse my face, reduce pores, and clear my skin of acne. Friends and family have commented that my skin is looking really fresh and clear!!
I admit it does seem to "dry" skin out but not in the harsh way I found with the likes of Clearasil. It feels clean and clear of dirt and toxins and thats what I love about it.
I tried this product after having a skin consultation with the Vichy staff member in Boots and they suggested this was the best for me. And although it was pricey I thought I would give it a go.
Furthermore, I bought this in March 2011 and I still haven't had to buy another yet as you really don't need a lot to do the job and I use it twice a day!!

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rated 4 of 5 Rylko on 6/22/2011 5:56:00 AM More reviews by Rylko

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

I have mild acne under my chin which cleared up well once I started using this product and I stopped using this for about two weeks after it ran out. I was travelling and didn't have access to a drugstore selling vichy products. My chin started to break out again, but I noticed that it wasn't as drastic as how it used to be. Definitely going back on this skin care regime again! It is not drying to my skin as I have pretty oily skin and there are some nights that I would just apply this on, skipping the moisturizer. I find that it helps control the oil on my face. I don't think I would recommend this if you have dry skin though!

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rated 5 of 5 ashleighc on 5/2/2011 10:10:00 AM More reviews by ashleighc

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Hazel

I am completely reliant on this wonder-product for clearer skin. I know this for a fact because I bought this toner once, used it to finish, and then, because my acne-prone teenage skin had cleared up so remarkably, stupidly thought that I could purchase any old toner because I now had beautiful skin. Wrong. My skin went back to it's old wayward ways without this, and now I've had to repurchase my life saving Vichy toner, and wait patiently while it works it's magic and gets rid of all my unwanted facial guests. Never will I stray from this again, I don't make the same mistake twice.

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rated 1 of 5 kerilee on 2/20/2011 6:15:00 AM More reviews by kerilee

Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

Okay. this is the one and only product that i hate so far from vichy. they have great facial washes and such but thisssss sucked big time for me! maybe it was just me... but this product dried up my skin so badly even when i did use lotion. I ended up getting more breakouts than before and my ache doesnt clear up :\\\\ (instead; it clears up faster when i didnt use it!). I recommend, if you live somewhere cold, I do not recommend using toners/astringents... its really not too good for the skin... maybe in hot weather it's better? oh well regardless, i find this product sucked big time.

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rated 3 of 5 top revieweriramasson on 2/8/2011 1:52:00 AM More reviews by iramasson

Age: 25-29 Skin: Normal, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Brunette, Other, Other Eyes: Black

I only had a small bottle of this. After using it for a couple of weeks I didn't notice any massive improvements to my skin. It is alcohol based and leaves a bit of a sticky feeling behind which I don't enjoy. For the price it is not good enough for me...

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rated 1 of 5 makeup33 on 12/16/2010 8:29:00 PM More reviews by makeup33

Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine Eyes: Brown

That product is pretty expensive, but lasts long. It was 22 $ at my local drugstore. Since it was Vichy, a very recommended brand, I thought I could give it a try. I didn't really notice an improvement but I kept using it. After some researchs on Internet, I found out that Astrigents and any kind of Toner with alcohol in it was NOT good for acne-prone ppl ! So I immediately stopped using it and you know what ? My skin has improved since then. I was pretty upset because I kinda lost 22 bucks, but I'm happy my acne is better. Even though it's Vichy, it may make your acne worse or keep it the way it is. Everyone is different, but if I were you, I would definietely stop using this toner. Try to discontinue this only a week, and see how your skin looks.
PS: I used to use it with a cotton pad.

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rated 4 of 5 top reviewerdioraddict84 on 11/20/2010 2:35:00 AM More reviews by dioraddict84

Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brown, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Blue

I've tried a lot of toners to treat my occasional acne. This one is pretty efficient. You have to be patient though, things don't work right away, usually it takes a few days to clear things up.

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rated 4 of 5 Yuannap on 11/10/2010 5:01:00 AM More reviews by Yuannap

Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown

This is a good toner for acne-prone oily skin. It really helped clear up my face and keep pimples away.

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rated 4 of 5 top reviewerviolet978 on 10/10/2010 9:23:00 AM More reviews by violet978

Age: 36-43 Skin: Oily, Fair, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Blue

This is a fiarly harsh toner - great for oily/acne prone skin. It has BHA in it so very good for cleansing pores. I do think mine look better since using this. Good fragrance too. Every product from Vichy that I've tried has been a winner.

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rated 4 of 5 chuichi on 8/21/2010 4:52:00 PM More reviews by chuichi

Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown

This is a very nice and refreshing toner. It doesn't dry my skin and I love its fragrance. I don't feel it has improved my skin though, my acne/blemishes are the same as ever. This is also a bit pricey, I feel... If this is on offer then I probably will buy it again.

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rated 5 of 5 kintyr on 4/10/2010 6:27:00 AM More reviews by kintyr

Age: 19-24 Skin: Other, Tan, Cool Hair: Brown, Straight, Other Eyes: Brown

I love this toner, depsite my disastrous run in with the moisturizer from this lin,e this toner was gentle enough to use on my skin which is sensitive and often has redness. No stinging and it cleans deep down. Tightens pores and hydrates for me. Love it.

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rated 5 of 5 TwinkleTwilight on 3/18/2010 1:56:00 PM More reviews by TwinkleTwilight

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Olive, Not Sure Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

this toner did not dry my skin. i bought this with the normaderm deep cleansing gel and the acne-prone cream/moisturizer. it got good and rid of my blackheads really quickly.

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rated 5 of 5 raynachan on 12/10/2009 2:59:00 PM More reviews by raynachan

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

love love love this product but i DO use it with the deep cleanser and the moisturizer of the same brand/line. works amazing but i don't have a lot of acne or anything so it clears my face really well without any dryness or irritation. it does take a few day to work but i consider that normal, nothing really works right away. you can sometimes see the "dirt" on the cotton pad sometimes (when my face is dirty) and i feel like it's very refreshing to put on your face and dries fast enough to start putting on the moisturizer right after. i would totally buy this again although it is a bit pricey if it's not on sale.

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rated 4 of 5 deretsun on 12/3/2009 8:02:00 PM More reviews by deretsun

Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

I love this toner. For an alcohol-based toner, it's not too strong that even the smell hurts your eyes (ie. Clean&Clear). It helped reduce my stubborn acne on my forehead and even out my skin. It leaves my face feeling fresh and clean without drying out my skin. continued >>

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rated 5 of 5 bawangbieji on 11/11/2009 1:53:00 PM More reviews by bawangbieji

Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown

This is a great product. I bought the Normaderm set (cleanser, toner, day & night moisturizers) and to me this was the best item of the set. It cleans the skin from all excess material such as make up residue or sebum, but it doesn't irritate or tighten the skin at all. When I started using the set, it felt like I got more breakouts, but by the end of the 4th week it showed effect and from there on my skin got better all the time. I wouldn't recommend it to just anyone due to its ingredients, but to people with acne-prone skin. continued >>

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rated 5 of 5 ExquisitelyPink on 8/27/2009 4:59:00 PM More reviews by ExquisitelyPink

Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Brunette, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

Wonderful product! In the summer I literally use this as a no-rinse cleanser (Just not close to my eyes). It really takes off all the deep down dirt and removes all traces of oil. It does shrink the pores a little but overall I just like it for the removal properties.

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rated 5 of 5 janeBR on 8/18/2009 7:46:00 AM More reviews by janeBR

Age: 30-35 Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

I like this product very much because it is very helpful for my oil skin. I had used ALL Normaderm line and it was the only product that've performed very well: pore size was reduced, evened out my acneic skin surface. I applied always after foaming soap. I know, this is not a cheap product, but the bottle has 200 ml and last 4-5 moths. I'm on the forth bottle.

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rated 4 of 5 DidgeridooYourNails on 8/4/2009 8:25:00 AM More reviews by DidgeridooYourNails

Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown

I don't really have a problem with acne except for tiny blemishes sometimes due to heavy make up use. I do however have oily skin and this toner is great for that. It absorbs all the oil and I feel so clean and fresh after using it. Loving the fact that it doesn't feel harsh at all on my skin.

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rated 3 of 5 desislava26 on 7/28/2009 7:01:00 PM More reviews by desislava26

Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Blond, Other, Other Eyes: Green

it did not help me for my acne. feels good on the skin.cleans good. I just excpected something more because of the good brand and the high price.

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