I used to skip toner because everything felt tacky. This one is light. After three weeks my cheeks feel bouncy when I press them, especially before makeup. The bottle is a little extra but I like how it sits. Not magic, just nicer skin in the morning.

I had a stripping mist before this. Now I pat this on after I wash, then go. Skin feels silky, not wet-sticky. Wish the scent were even quieter, but it fades. Two months in and I still reach for it first.

I keep it next to the sink for rushed mornings. One pass and my face feels glazed without looking shiny on the train. I used a heavier essence last winter and this replaced it. Soft, not greasy. That is the whole review.

Desk days used to leave my skin tight by lunch. I started using this after cleanse in January. It layers under everything and does not pill. A small thing: the cap is fiddly with wet hands. Still the first step I actually keep.