Product's Overview:
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| Listed on bottle as a toner for "all skin types" |
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| Slight "fat-water" texture toner, but light weight & absorbs well (Yes this is another extra spray bottle from Hada Labo Hatomugi Lotion lol) |
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| Fill into spray bottle to use longer |
Ingredients:
(from Amazon)*
WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ROSE EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, POLYACRYLIC ACID, TROMETHAMINE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, FRAGRANCE, GLYCERIN, NELUMBO NUCIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT, PRUNUS MUME FRUIT EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID
(from SokoGlam)*
⭐Main Ingredient:
Rosa Damascena Flower Water (90.97% Damask Rose Water) - Soothing & hydrating
First Impression & Experience: ★★★★★
Very soothing feeling & scent (might be too heavy for some people, but it's not too rich for me). It's somewhere in between those typical watery toners & "fat-water" but not until very thick, like ^Hada Labo's lotion (my first toner in my skincare journey) that extent.
Pros:
- Soothing
- Hydrating
- Can be used as mask with multi-layers cotton pads
Cons:
- Rose fragrance might be too heavy for some people
- May be too heavy/sticky if apply >5 layers-7 layers for 7-skin-method
Final Thoughts & Conclusion:
My first Mamonde product & first k-beauty brand, 2nd toner brand I've used in my skincare journey, emptied almost 5 bottles (first was ^Hada Labo Hydrating Lotion). I usually buy 500ml one as it's worth so much more than 250ml's.
It's one of the first Korean skincare brand that came out with Rose Water as their star ingredient back in 2016/2017?. The 7-skin-method is also highly marketed at that time. I've tried this method, even if I have dry-combination skin, only 3-5 layers is enough to plump up my skin with the medium consistency of toner, as more than that will be too sticky. NOTE: I tried this when I was in Melbourne where it has a dry climate, so if you live in a humid & hot country, apply the toners & adjust the layers based on your liking/preference of the stickiness.
Many of you may think that toner is the stage after cleanser that helps wipe away any impurities, that's why you're using a cotton pad during application; Whereas some think that toner helps balance out the skin pH level after cleansing so it's a compulsory step. However, cleanser in the market nowadays are not as stripping as how it used to be anymore & if you're using cotton pads for toner and you see there's still stuff on it after cleansing, YOU'RE DEFINITELY NOT DOING YOUR CLEANSING PROPERLY. Toner is a step that gives u extra hydration & most dermatologist don't think that it's a necessary step. But adding toner in your skincare routine can be a very effective way to give your skin a boost especially you're going to put a makeup afterwards. So, listen to your skin every time when you want to add any skincare product into your routine. Also, you can check out Lab Muffin's blog post for more detailed information about cleanser.
I usually just pour the toner on my palms & press it onto my face, as imo pouring it on cotton pads then wipe over the face is too much of the waste of product & cotton pads.
For masking with cotton pads (soak 2-3 cotton pads with toner, then place around the areas you wish for extra hydration), it's very effective to soothe the skin, especially around the blemishes & dry areas. After 5-10 minutes, the skin will feel very hydrated & follow-up with a serum or(/and) moisturizer of your choice will do the job.
I've recently started filling my toners into a spray bottle (only for watery to medium consistency ones) & it can last the longest time than the usual ways we apply the toner (Spray Bottle > Hand > Cotton Pads). Furthermore, I can spray a few times to my face before every step in my skincare routine for extra hydration when I feel like my face's in need of a boost / it's on a bad skin day.
Price vs. Value: ★★★★☆
150ml, last for 4 months,
Bought on August 2020, RM118 @ Watsons Retail shop
Mamonde Floral Energy Discovery Set with:
Petal Spa Oil to Foam Cleanser 50ml + Rose Water Toner 150ml + Floral Hydro Cream 50ml + Lip Sleeping Mask 20g
(unfortunately, this set is no longer available)
Repurchase? ★★★☆☆
3★: So far the toner with same or similar consistency like this Rose Water Toner is either too sticky or not soothing for my liking, so yes if I'm looking for a toner that can satisfy these needs;
2 ☆: I prefer thicker toners (or you can just call them lotion) so I can skip serum step in my AM routine
Where to Get It On Your Hands：
^Amazon Mamonde Official Shop US$23 = RM95.73
Shop at ^YesStyle with my rewards code JAYNELIM20 to enjoy extra discounts
- 250ml RM91.21
Watsons Retail Shop, but no longer available (K-Beauty Essentials Holiday Set @RM118 on sales)
Watsons Official Website 250ml RM80.75
Watsons Official Website 500ml RM119
Lazada Mamonde Official Shop (500ml jumbo size) RM119
Shopee Mamonde Official Shop (500ml jumbo set free trial size toner sets 25mlx4) RM99
Shopee Mamonde Official Shop (500ml jumbo set free 20pcs cotton pads) RM119
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^affiliated Amazon store link, which I will earn a little commission if you use the link I provided to purchase the product
Disclaimer: All the products are purchased with my own hard-earned money and every photos are strictly owned by me. The opinions are on my own, unbiasedly & truthfully, but it could vary depending on individual. I'm not an expert in any field nor a licensed individual. Every review is based on my personal preference & for entertainment purpose only. What works for me may not work for you because skincare is personal. I have dry-combination skin (oily T-zone, dry U-zone) but it doesn't mean that you'll have the same experience as me if you have the same skin type as we have different lifestyle and living environment. Try everything at your own risk.
*I cannot guarantee that the ingredient list from this website are 100% accurate, as it's not the official ingredient list given by the brand. Kindly refer to the packaging for the latest & most accurate ingredient list when you purchase the product.
