Boscia • balancing facial tonic • Toners

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*TOP REVIEWER* tenderheart003 on 3/31/2009 6:10:00 PM more reviews by tenderheart003

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I like this product, but I am not bowled over by it. It feels good on my face but I'm not crazy about the spray application. I guess I'm old school as I prefer the cottonball/pad method of toner. I have sensitive skin and this doesn't irritate me or cause acne although it doesn't really help those aspects either. I'm not sure if this increases moisture or gets rid of residue. So I'm not sure it actually does anything besides feel good.

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CrimsonKiss on 3/15/2009 8:01:00 PM more reviews by CrimsonKiss

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I've been using this product for 2 months now and I am loving it! After cleansing, I spritz this on (it's a spray bottle; GREAT FOR EVEN application) and it is so refreshing. It calms my skin while softening it. It gets the skin ready for the moisterizing step. I have not once broke out from this and it does not irratate my sensitive/combo skin at all. I would buy this again when my bottle runs out. This is my HG toner.
Best of all, the ingrediants is ALL NATURAL.
No Chemicals
No Preservatives
No Sulfates

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seacat on 12/6/2008 5:37:00 PM more reviews by seacat

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

i spent ages in sephora looking for a good toner. for the price i really love this product alot; it leaves my skin feeingl soft, smooth and happy. helps when my face was red, irritated and sensitive from moving to a different climate. soothed redness & some blemishes and generally really helped the overall feel and texture of my face. use it twice a day and have noticed a real improvement overall - love it!

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*TOP REVIEWER* h2okolor on 10/30/2008 4:50:00 AM more reviews by h2okolor

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I have pretty much shied away from toners. I've always found them to be much too drying. For some reason I decided to try this Boscia toner and I'm now on my fourth bottle (time to review it, huh?). I don't get a smell from this (BIG plus) and I love the refreshing feeling when it touches my skin. I never feel like my skin is going to crack and fall off after I've used this product (yes, that's how toners usually make me feel). I rated this as medium pricey -- there are definitely less expensive "drug store" toners, but there sure are MUCH pricier "high end" toners available. I've used many products in the Boscia line and this is a repeat, and repeat again & again, product for me.

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superkathy on 10/27/2008 7:37:00 PM more reviews by superkathy

Age: Unknown   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Other, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Other    

This toner is a good toner, the lavender calms the skin and it cleans the skin with a refreshing scent after washing. I have normal skin and dont find this toner drying at all. However, there are many toners that function the same, and this bottle is way too expensive. I would try to get something cheaper next time.

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Oneirix on 10/3/2008 8:59:00 PM more reviews by Oneirix

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

LOVE IT! I got it with the combination-dry kit, and this is probably my favorite (okay, it's tied with both of the moisturizers) component.


This is really the only toner I feel like actually works. I ran out of it before anything else because I used it so often (after cleansing day and night and throughout the day to touch up), and I really think that the effectiveness of the moisturizer was aided by this toner.


It's very gentle and, though it is not scented, has a very subtle smell that I adored. It feels cool and clean, and I felt like my pores were thoroughly prepped to receive all the goodies from the moisturizers. I think that even if I switch skincare regimens, I will continue to use this toner, I love it so much!

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ng76 on 9/5/2008 4:39:00 PM more reviews by ng76

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

It absorbs very easly, its natural and they don't test on animals. This product is okay with me! I could do without the scent, but it's not a big deal.

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BJHS on 8/10/2008 3:04:00 PM more reviews by BJHS

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Made my skin breakout worse. I really wanted it to work for me, but alas, I'm still in search of that miracle product. It did, however, seem to plump up my skin and make it soft. If only it had reduced my blemishes instead of giving me more.

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*TOP REVIEWER* cadabeijos on 6/23/2008 5:59:00 PM more reviews by cadabeijos

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is the best toner I've used. It's light, but works. I used to use a Shiseido toner, which can at times be a bit heavy, when applied before moisturizer, but Boscia's facial tonic is great. Makes my skin look great! Smells nice too!

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qu1stis on 5/31/2008 more reviews by qu1stis

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I tried really hard to like this product - I love the way it made my face feel and I really loved the scent.

I thought the spray pump thing was very hygenic too for getting it on your face. However, it seems like this toner is too drying for me, leaving my face with excessive oil because my face is too dry.

Maybe it'll work with another skin type, but for mine, it didn't work too well.

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Kittystar on 3/20/2008 8:01:00 PM more reviews by Kittystar

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I have dry and very sensitive skin and my cheeks are always red. My cheeks sometimes react to products designed for sensitive skin. I've been using Kiehl's Calendula toner for about a year (that's the only toner from Kiehl's that won't cause irritations but my cheeks are still red). The lady at Sephora recommended this. The redness on my cheeks was reduced dramatically after the first use. I just can't believe it!!! It's not red anymore but rather has a pinkish tone. I've been using this for 10 days now and am happy with it.

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BellaHolstein on 1/26/2008 2:01:00 AM more reviews by BellaHolstein

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

This is a lovely, lovely product. I don't use toner all of the time but this stuff might make me change my mind. It feels so soothing, calming and cooling going on. Leaves my skin soft and balanced. I confess I like this line a whole lot and, after 10+ years as a product whore, I have been using Boscia for 7+ months - unprecedented for me!

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pigtailedgurl on 1/23/2008 5:33:00 AM more reviews by pigtailedgurl

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

My first review! I absolutely love this tonor. I'm like alot of those at MUA...always looking for the next best product, consistently trying new things and never satisfied! I have acne-prone skin that's dry from anti-acne products but still have oily skin. I wasn't a firm believer in toner until I tried this. It's not a miracle toner, but it's a simple, non-irritating toner that really leaves my skin alot softer and moisturized. Along with the Boscia cleansing gel, this toner and my handy Proactive repairing lotion, I have to say that my skin has been looking pretty good. If you're looking for a simple, gentle, non-drying toner, this is it!

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ingridslin on 1/8/2008 12:19:00 PM more reviews by ingridslin

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I simply love this toner. I have extremely sensitive skin and this does not irritate my face at all. I have been used it for a month and my skin becomes very stable. I would re-purchase again and again in the future!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* vanbergc on 10/17/2007 9:32:00 PM more reviews by vanbergc

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

Even though this toner has the evil castor oil in it (I HATE Castor Oil!), I can't help but love this toner. Normally, I won't touch anything with castor oil in it because it's so sticky, but being far down in the list of ingredients, it seems to be okay. I can feel it even so, but I'm willing to live with it because it sinks into my skin and disappears after a bit, leaving my skin soft and toned. I've been using just mineral waters on my skin for hydration under treatements and moisturizers, but the Boscia toner seems to work a tad better. I've gotten to the point where I don't expect a toner to do much but just that...hydrate, and the Boscia definitely hydrates. I use it too, because it's part of the family of Boscia products I've fallen in love with. It complements the rest of the line, and leaves my skin very nicely moist, and ready to soak up the next step. Very nice...

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martiglg on 9/14/2007 11:14:00 AM more reviews by martiglg

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

Although I loved this product, I prefer to use an entire skin care line and would not purchase again because the other products didn't work well for me. This toner left my skin feeling great - smooth and soft. Update - after using the other products for a few more weeks I began to see a huge improvement in my skin. Will keep using!

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ChristieC on 4/11/2007 8:23:00 PM more reviews by ChristieC

Age: 44-55   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

My new HG toner! This stuff is awesome and it leaves my skin feeling so cleansed and refreshed. After cleansing my face, I apply 2 quick pumps of this to a cotton pad and spread around my face and neck. You don't need much though; if your face feels sticky you've applied too much. Just a quick light wipe around your face and you're good to go! I have sensitive, combo-to-oily skin, and I used to tone with a product containing witch hazel and alcohol. That was until my dermatologist told me that was aggravating my problem. This has no witch hazel or alcohol, just natural ingredients: lavender water, serine (amino acid) and a soothing herbal blend. I've been using this for 3 weeks and my facial appearance has improved by about 75% compared to what it was. My redness has decreased and my skin is so much smoother. The company sells this in a small 4.06 oz size because there's no preservatives in it. There's an expiration date on the box it comes in. Boscia's great about sending samples, so call and ask for some if you're not sure about purchasing. INGREDIENTS: Water, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water*, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Extract†, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willowherb) Extract*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*, Serine, Glycerin*, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil**, Citric Acid, Potassium Phosphate, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Gardenia Red*.

*Source: Plant
†Source: Organically grown plant
**Source: Mixed plants

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*TOP REVIEWER* izzybella on 2/4/2007 3:42:00 AM more reviews by izzybella

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I think of this as a very refreshing "drink" for my skin post-cleansing. This doesn't sting, or make my face feel dry and taunt like some toners do. It does feel slightly sticky afterwards, but I put on night cream/lotion anyways so it doesn't really matter. The only reasons why I would not repurchase this is because I don't really *need* a toner in my skincare regimen and that it's pretty pricey. Otherwise, I am generally a fan of Boscia skincare as well as their super cute and simple packaging.

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*TOP REVIEWER* fermidiracgirl on 11/27/2006 9:05:00 PM more reviews by fermidiracgirl

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

This is a great alcohol-free toner if you just need a little moisturizing or refreshing after your cleanser. But I dont think it does much else (no exfoliants in it, I dont think). Its very gentle, and my skin feels like it had a drink after using this - very refreshed and healthy and happy. (I use this after the Boscia gel cleanser, which is great also) I was weirded out by the spray bottle, since im used to applying toners with a cotton pad, not just spraying it on my face. But I do both - I spray a little bit on a cotton pad and then spray my face, and then wipe it off. It doesnt burn in the least, unlike most toners out there. Very great if you have skin that is sensitive. A bit expensive, but I love it, will repurchase.****update*** i realized that the mini toner that comes in the travel kit has a real atomizer that mists. but the full sized version it just a pump. so I saved my mini bottle and use the full sized one to refill it. kind of silly but I like the mist. GREAT gentle toner!

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*TOP REVIEWER* MeditativeRose on 11/12/2006 7:42:00 PM more reviews by MeditativeRose

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

The Boscia product line is a standard for me. It's gentle and paraban-free and this facial toner is fantastic. It tones without stripping and is totally gentle but it really works. I love it!!

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