Looking at the #Cosrx Hydrating Toners | A Comparison of the Centella and Galactomyces Alcohol-Free Toners

It's been a while since I've gotten a Cosrx review up, and I finally feel like I'm settling into our home enough (6 months later) to sit down and start focusing on the blog again. I've talked about the Cosrx AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner in the past, but today I'd like to discuss the two other toner options currently available from Cosrx.

Before we get started, I want to note that this post does contain affiliate links. If you click these links and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission. This is what helps fund this blog and everything I do here - including purchase review items and host giveaways.

In this post, I'm going to introduce you to the Cosrx Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner and the Galactomyces Alcohol-Free Toner. I'll discuss the similarities and differences between each product, why I think they may or may not be useful to you, and where you can find them if you wish to try them for yourself.

#Klavuu Pearlsation Lineup Review from #MochiBeaute

Last month I posted an unboxing from Mochi Beaute, which included a cleanser and sheet mask from Klavuu that I received to try out. Not long afterwards there was a sale, and I purchased the toner from the Pearlsation line. A couple weeks ago I teamed up with Simone from Can I Put It On My Face, and she purchased the Eye Cream and Pearl from from Klavuu for us to try, completing the Klavuu Pearlsation line, and giving me a chance to try everything out!

I'm super excited to share my thoughts with you about everything today.

#Cosrx AHA & BHA Toner & Liquids Review

Chemical exfoliation is a game changer - bringing acids into skincare tackles skin imperfections like nothing else. AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) and BHA (beta hydroxy acid) are most commonly used in skincare, and of course Cosrx has some great options to start with.

#Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner #Review

Acwell is a brand I only recently tried a couple of months ago - I already reviewed the pH Balancing Bubble Free Cleanser, and today I'm going to share my experience with the licorice toner.

Acwell 5.5 Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner
150ml | Made in Korea
This product was purchased by me.

Description:
This gentle cleansing toner has a pH of ~5.5 which makes it perfect for balancing the skins' natural pH and keeping it healthy. Licorice water nourishes the skin, boosts hydration, and brightens skin along with the help of peony and licorice root extracts.

Ingredients: (Cosdna analysis)
Licorice 10%, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dipropyl Glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Poloxamer 184, Phenoxyethanol, Rhubarb Root Extract, Guava Leaf Extract, Purified Water, Rose Flower Extract, Green Tea Extract, Perilla Extract, Ponciri Fructus Extract, Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Licorice Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Directions:
This is a very versatile toner as is can be used any of three different ways:
1) Use as a toner and apply with a cotton pad after cleansing.
2) Use as a cleansing water and apply with a cotton pad to remove light makeup or grime from the day.
3) Decant toner into a pump bottle and use as a facial mist to refresh and hydrate your skin. You can also mist the toner onto a cotton pad this way.

I decanted mine into an old (but clean) Cosrx toner bottle for a nice fine mist.

My skin is oily, dehydrated, acne-prone with hormonal cystic acne from PCOS and sensitive to alcohol, bee venom and propolis.

Performance:
The Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner from Acwell is very refreshing light citrus scent with a hint of licorice. It has a very light color to it, which comes naturally from the extracts in the product.

The toner has a typical watery texture, it is not sticky, and absorbs within a few seconds when applying with a cotton pad - it takes maybe a minute if you mist your skin, but that's what I prefer so I know the hydration is really soaking in.

As a cleansing water this is nice during the day, but I always follow with a cleanser because I never feel like any cleansing water can completely clean my skin.

Verdict:
This is a very refreshing and hydrating toner, and the advantage of being pH balanced and working so well as a facial mist makes it a favorite of mine. I highly recommend it for all skin types.

Available at:
>SokoGlam; $18 (save 20%)
>YesStyle; $20.90

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. This blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This blog contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Dear by Enprani Moistfull Booskin [Review]

Dear by Enprani: Moistfull Booskin

250ml | Made in Korea

Description: When your skin is lacking in moisture your are more prone to premature aging. Prevent early signs of aging with Dear by Enprani Moistfull Booskin. This toner has a rich blend of hyaluronic acid and premium green collagen which effectively delivers moisture deep into the layers of skin. It provides twice the amount of intensive hydration to the skin to revel a more supple, firm texture. It is also specially formulated to supply long-lasting moisture and nourishment to keep the skin healthy and radiant. -Memebox

Ingredients: Water, Glycereth-7, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Sodium PCA, Beta-glucan, Hydrolysed Corn Starch, Sucrose, Allantoin, Bis-PEG-18-methyletherdimethylsilane, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Witch Hazel Extract, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Mineral Water, rose flower oil, geranium oil, Iris Germanica Root Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, sandalwood oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Lemongrass oil, Chamomile flower oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Dipropylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Sodium Isostearate, Ethanol, Disodium edta, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Caprylyl Hydroxamic Acid
[Cosdna Analysis]

Directions: After cleansing your skin, pour an appropriate amount of the toner to a cotton pad. Gently wipe all over the face in circular motions and pat gently to allow better absorption. -Memebox

My Skin: oily, dehydrated, acne-prone, hormonal cystic acne, sensitive to alcohol, mild anti-aging concerns.

Performance: The Moistfull Booskin is supposed to work as both a skin booster and a toner - wiping across the face with a cotton pad after cleansing to tone and "boosting" your skin in preparation for the rest of your routine.

The consistency of the Moistfull Booskin is a bit thicker than water - almost like an essence consistency, or light snail mucin - and it smells lightly of roses.

One drop of Moistfull Booskin.

When measuring the amount of moisture it produced on the back of my hand, I experiences a 51% increase in moisture - that's simply incredible! 

The one issue I have with the Moistfull Booskin, however, is the Ethanol content. I've posted in the past about my alcohol allergy, and how grain-based alcohols in skincare cause me to breakout. I love this toner, I really do - it's hydrating, it smells amazing, and the consistency is simply heavenly. But even with all the magical extracts and oils present in this toner, the ethanol still causes cystic acne for me. Will I continue to use it? Sure - in small doses spread out so I don't overly irritate my skin. But I surely won't be repurchasing it. I highly recommend anyone not sensitive to alcohol, or any other ingredients to give this a try though!

I purchased this product from Memebox USA (currently $20).

Disclaimer: The Glitter Chic blog purchased the product(s) mentioned in this post for the purpose of review and evaluation. No monetary compensation was received for this post. The Glitter Chic blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This blog contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.