I have combination to oily skin and this toner works wonderfully for me. I got it to help reduce acne scarring and help brighten my complexion, which, though not dramatic (and difficult to tell as I use several products for this), it certainly doesn't hurt. Most importantly, it is not drying, does not sting, smells great, and feels freshening on the skin without leaving my face tight.
I use different toners depending on how my skin is doing on a given day, and this has been the one I reach for the most, beating out the (also nice) Time Balm one I have, and my Clinique step 1 toner, which gets virtually no love now, and I don't know if I will even bother finishing it.
Going to try the seaweed toner as well, and we'll see how it goes...

I'd been using this for a while now, but changed to Sk-II lotion and i noticed my skin wasn't as clear and jnclogged as before. I just recieved a new bottle of MB Alpha-grapefruit lotion and i am NEVER CHANGING TONERS EVER AGAIN!!!!

I am really enjoying this toner along with the seaweed toner.
When I am feeling more oily or congested I use this toner and when Im feeling more dry I use the seaweed toner after I use the enzyme cleansing gel. I like this toner because it balances my skin after cleansing and seems to brighten and clarify somewhat without drying. I have combo/acne prone sensitive skin that is dehydrated especially in the winter time.

Love this stuff. Hmmmm, I don't know that I'd say it does much, but it's what it doesn't do that I love, which is that it doesn't break me out. I stumbled upon Mario Badescu's products years ago when I was desperate to try new things to treat my out-of-control acne, and I've been hooked on their line ever since. This is just one of the many Mario Badescu products I've used for years and have grown to love.
It never breaks me out, which is #1 most important to me when reviewing any product. It is very soothing and calming as it claims to be. I am quite religious these days about making sure that my face is deep-cleaned at night, so sometimes once I've removed my makeup and cleansed my skin, it can be left feeling a bit raw. This toner ALWAYS restores the balance back to my skin and makes it feel refreshed.
It will never do anything for your face aesthetically, meaning, it won't change the appearance of your skin. But it's great for those of you who need to restore the pH balance back to your face.
I dunno. Maybe I could remove this from my regimen without missing it, but I just love it too much and it's always been a pleasant step each night as I'm preparing for bed. It's gentle and refreshing, and feels like an old friend. Nothing spectacular, but dependable. I will continue to use it for a long time.

I'm surprised this doesn't have a higher rating. I LOVE this toner!! I was using the Seaweed Cleansing Lotion by MB religiously, but wanted to try something new, and thought the citris would be beneficial for me. It smells wonderful - citrisy and clean. And does not leave me with uncomfortable tight skin, it just feels normalized. I also follow with the Honey Moisturizer in the morning, or the Orange Protective Cream at night. My skin has been feeling so soft and smooth, something that had been hard to achieve since the winter hit. I think this is great for anyone suffering from acne and/or scarring, and great for dry skin (from weather or harsh cleansing). Definitely recommend this!

This product does not clean as well as Mario Badescu Aloe Vera Toner. I don't really like the smell. It feels a bit sticky on my face. Overall, I'd not purchase again.

LOVE this product!! i have very dry and flaky skin especially around my t-zone and all this congestion causes breakouts, even with regular exfoliation. ever since i started using this product 3 weeks ago, i have no more flaky skin, my breakouts have completely cleared up, and i find my skin looks amazing even without makeup!! only downfall is spending $40 on a toner, but its a price I'm happy to pay for what its done to my skin. Will definitely be purchasing this again, along with the glycolic acid toner. definitely recommend this product to anyone with congested skin.
update: been using it for almost two months now alternating between this and the glycolic toner...i have not had a single breakout for the last month using this twice a day, stil no flakey skin, and my skin tone is even enough to not wear any makeup... =D...HG product for sure..

This toner is gentle, natural and simple. It works well and it contains 5 simple ingredients water, lemon, seaweed, aloe and grapefruit.
Just that alone makes me want to use it more and more.

I Liked this as a gentle toner. I have sensitive skin and this didnt bother it at all. I probably wouldnt buy it again because it doesnt do too much (i think becasue it doesnt have alcohol..but thats the whole point of a genter toner) I use the aloe one now though and i bought the glycolic one too. That way i can alternate between one with and one without a toner based on what my skin needs.

Three words: EXPENSIVE ORANGE WATER. Didn't like this at all, I have now finished my bottle and will not repurchase. It didn't do anything negative to my skin, it just didn't do anything at all! Too pricey for a product that doesnt deliver. Id rather buy a $4 bottle of witch hazel.

I really like this toner. I always HATED toners because they burned/dried up my face, but this is very gentle. I've been using for maybe a week and haven't noticed miracle results, but I'm in love with the scent! Also, I feel nice and clean and not dried out after use. I like to keep the sample bottle on me in my purse with a little cotton pad to freshen up when i feel oily. Just all around a nice toner. Probably not vital to my regimen but still feels good and pampering.

I've used two generous samples of this toner and really liked it. Firstly, the scent is very fresh and definitely not too strong. I like it that it doesn't contain any other artificial fragrances. Secondly, it does what I expect a toner to do, which is to finalise my cleansing routine without irritating my sensitive skin. And thirdly, I think it somewhat tightens my pores, which is a plus. Would buy again.

Ingredients:
Deionized Water, Aloe Extract, Seaweed Extract, Lemon Extract, Grapefruit Extract. continued >>

This toner does the job for me, doesn't leave my skin feeling tight and dries quickly on the skin with no sticky feel afterward. Smells fresh and leaves my skin feeling that way too.

I tried the sample of this toner and I just don't think it does anything...at all. You'd most likely get better results rubbing an actual piece of grapefruit or lemon on your face daily and rinsing it off rather than applying this stuff. It's difficult to find beneficial toners that are also alcohol-free so I'm beginning to believe toners in general just aren't worth using.

I rotate back and forth between this toner and the Glycolic Toner. I love the way my skin feels after using this toner. It feels clean and smooth...not tight and dry like most toners I use. Between using this Toner and the Glycolic, my skin is finally clear!

With this toner I think i found the best alternative to Clarins Dry/Normal Toner. It's alcohol free. I have combination skin and this toner does not irritate my skin. It really tightens my pores and my skin feels really clean. It's my HG toner for the moment.

I absolutely love this!!! It works so well on my skin which tends to be sensitive, dry and flaky.

I found this irritating, not happy with it at all. Might just use it to freshen up around my neck until it's gone. I'm beginning to think I don't really need a toner.

I didn't realise how much difference a toner could make to my skin! I use this with the Enzyme Gel and my skin has never looked better. Very smooth and acne marks are fading well. Overall a HG toner for me.
Mario Badescu does for my skin,what no other line has managed. Smooth,lovely skin.

Would I buy this or the Glycolic Cleansing Lotion again? For me it is not a definate "no" but a maybe so/maybe not. I am not sure if cleansers do much for me or not but I used to use it to help fade my acne scarring since it has fruit extract exfoliating properties. I guessed it worked. I am not sure. If I want to use a toner in the future, I might just let it me a cheap witch hazel one from the drug store.