After cleansing my face, this is the first thing I put on for my Korean skincare routine, and it serves to moisturize my face really well before I head out.

This is an excellent toner! Out of the Cosrx (and other brand) toners I've tried, this will be my new favorite. It gives my skin such a nice healthy glow. It's thicker than some toners but it is not heavy. Also not sticky or tacky feeling, though that doesn't really bother me as I know some skincare will be that way until it fully absorbs. But this glides on gorgeously and quickly absorbs.

I have Type 1 rosacea and this didn't irritate my skin one bit. No itching, redness, flushing, nothing. It just made my skin feel beautiful and gave it a nice glow.

After washing my face with BOJ ginseng oil-based cleanser, I tone with this - I use a reusable/washable cotton pad to smooth over my face, neck, and chest. I mostly use this in the evenings as I have a vitamin c toner for mornings but sometimes I'll press some on my skin in the morning or doing the day and that's when I really see a glow more than when I use cotton pads.

I definitely will reorder this over and over!

This is one of my favorite toners and currently has been my go to first step in both my morning and night time skin care routine. I have combination, sensitive, acne prone skin and for me it has been so great after washing my face to hydrate and plump up my skin.

I love that it has propolis which is said to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which can help to reduce the appearance of dark spots. While I don’t have a lot of dark spots, I do think this has helped even out my overall skin tone and brighten my skin with a natural glow 💕 skincare is very personal so not everything works for everyone but I truly love this toner. This is my 3rd or 4th bottle I’ve bought 😄 I also love the consistency of the product. It’s watery but not too watery, it has nice body to it and is not sticky when I apply it on damp or dry skin. One of my holy grails for sure!

I am an oily skin type that is very highly prone to dehydration (thank you Texas and your dry climate).

I am also pretty acne prone, so not a lot of products can work with my skin.

So finally finding a toner that works to hydrate my skin, but not mess with my other products (like my azelaic acid treatment) was an act of congress. But after doing a ton of research, thank you reddit, I came across this propolis toner.

I am so happy I discovered this gem, it has been a life saver!

It hydrates my skin really well, doesn't mess with my other skincare products, doesn't cause acne, and doesn't make me more oily. It just works. Best of all, it doesn't heavily rely on hyaluronic acid to hydrate, which is what A LOT of products use these days and it does not work well in a dry climate. It's SUPER difficult to work with HA in a dry climate.

I wanna say the combo of propolis and honey is what is working well with my skin. These ingredients have never caused me issues and they hydrate my skin and soothe it at the same time.

Now, the but. This toner is ALMOST perfect, but that price, yikes.

I remember when COSRX used to be one of the most affordable Korean skincare brands, but now a lot of their simple products (like this toner) are an insanely expensive price. $22 for 5oz is not economical.

I will be strictly buying this toner when it's on sale, and if that is rare, I will look for an alternative. I know my skin likes honey and propolis, so I can find other products if needed.

The last time I used a toner, as a teenager, I hated it. Harsh alcohol burn, drying, just awful and it was from a top skincare brand of the time. Toners have come a long way from then and I couldn’t be more impressed. On first touch, I thought it might be too gentle; no alcohol smell and no instant-drying sensation. The smell is actually my favorite part. However, once I rubbed it into my skin, it not only absorbed fast without needing alcohol to do so, it also actually felt instantly hydrating. I’d heard that good toner was supposed to be hydrating and from that earlier experience, it seemed no more than scented rubbing alcohol; this product actually delivers that hydration instantly, as promised. No sticky residue, no oiliness, just a very clean and prepared feel. I feel like the other steps in my skincare really worked well with it too.

This is definitely my go-to toner. Pricey but it really goes a long way. Probably only need to replenish twice a year.

Pro-tip: don’t use an applicator pad. Dispense directly into clean hands and distribute evenly. Cotton pads just absorb and waste product and it’s unnecessary to get the best application. I actually used a much smaller bottle of this, daily for many months, by doing just that.

Very hydrating

I fell in love with the COSRx Propolis Serum a while back. (I wrote a really detailed review on that product that explains why. Basically, it really helped heal my face & restored a ton of self-confidence. It continues to keep working its "magic" or just keeping my skin in check at times.) So, I finally decided to give this matching toner a try. I think it's going to be another staple in my personal skincare routine. I find it helps balance my skin better than using the serum alone. It seems to help me absorb the serum better, too. I've tried two other toners from the drugstore, but this one actually seems to be doing something effective for me. I can actually feel and see results with this toner.

I've been applying this immediately after cleansing and drying my face. The different facial cleansers I sometimes switch between don't seem relevant to how this product performs. All are gentle cleansers, but two are slightly more drying than the other one. I'm still figuring out which one I like best. Regardless, this toner seems to work the same no matter which of the cleansers I've used beforehand.

I just swipe this toner over my face; and it feels like my skin is extra clean, balanced, and less dried out in some spots than if I went without it. It seems to provide a clean, even canvas so I can better absorb the matching serum.

That last part is pretty important to me considering I use the serum twice a day, every day. The cost of routine products really adds up. So, it's nice that I can use way less of the serum and have a slightly better effect when pairing it with this toner. I feel like it's worth the money because it'll reduce how quickly I'll use up a bottle of the serum. (I seem to have started using a little less than half the amount of serum when I apply this toner first. It took a while before I noticed I didn't need as much of the serum anymore.) I don't know for sure if I'll actually be saving money or just adding a tiny bit more to my expenses by adding this product to my daily routine. But even if I'm spending a little more, the effects this has on my skin is worth it to me.

I would recommend this toner to others. Particularly to those who suffer from skin problems, like: inflammation, severe dryness that causes irritation or damage, occassional acne, folliculitis, and post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation (like skin darkening/redness from acne or scars).

JUST TO BE CLEAR: I am not claiming this product will cure all those problems I just mentioned. Those are just some major issues that I've dealt with or still deal with to various extents.

Personal experience: I used to have practically "perfect-looking" skin that hardly required any special upkeep for most of my life. Several years ago, when I was in my 30s, I got hit with some major skin problems/damages. It took a very long time and a lot of effort to get most of those problems under control. Ultimately, I was left with a lot of scarring and hyper-pigmentation on my face that really frustrated me and made me self-conscious. I wasn't used to feeling so insecure about my face. I wasn't used to skincare products either. But I had to learn and adjust accordingly. Over the last year or so, I've been gradually figuring out a skincare routine that really works for me and that has been drastically improving my skin appearance (as well as overall condition). This toner just seems like something that's significantly helping me deal with or recover from those skin issues I mentioned right now. I wanted to write this review in case anyone else out there can relate and is still trying to figure out their own personal skincare routine. Hopefully, the info I provided will be helpful. I'd say definitely give this a shot if you find the COSRx propolis serum has been helpful for you. Give it about a week and see if your skin starts absorbing the serum better. (I'm still figuring out the whole moisturizer ordeal. Unfortunately, the whole COSRx Propolis line up doesn't work for me. Just this and the other product.)

UPDATE MANY MONTHS LATER:

Confirmed. This toner has become a part of my daily routine. But I also found another use for it! Whenever my propolis serum "runs out," there always seems to be a small amount left in the bottom crevices of the bottle that I just can't reach. (The serum comes in a glass bottle with a dropper lid.) I hate wasting products - especially ones that are on the pricier side. I had 2 bottled of the "left over" serum on hand. I squeezed a tiny bit of this toner into the "empty" serum bottles & shook them up. Voila! A perfect match! I was able to get the last bit of the serum by using the dropper or by tapping the bottle into my hand. Combining the 2 doesn't have quite the same effect as using them 1 after the other. But they still work very well together. I was able to use up all of the remaining serum. And this mixture was especially convenient on days when I was in a hurry, but didn't want to skimp out on my skincare routine & risk old problems popping up. I've decided this toner is a win in the skincare, money-saving, & convenience departments. So glad I gave this a shot. (Just wanted to share this "new hack" for any of you struggling with skin issues & trying to manage your routine on a dime! Good luck!)

This is such a nice toner!I’ve tried so many that just always irritated my skin but this one is so nice and soothing and gives your skin a nice fresh glow!My new go to for sure!❤️

Nonostante la marca pressoché sconosciuta trovo sia un ottimo prodotto; lo utilizza da circa un mese mia figlia adolescente, che è ha la pelle delicatissima e con fioriture di acne piuttosto infiammate: dona freschezza, non brucia, non irrita, anzi sembra che il tonico contribuisca a ridurre l’infiammazione della cute, inoltre ha un buon INCI, con ingredienti adeguati per qualità e proporzioni e nessun eccipiente tossico o dannoso.

L’ho provato anch’io, che ho una pelle matura e tendenzialmente secca, e mi ha dato sollievo, idratando e rinfrescando il viso.

Per il momento è promosso.

Love, love, love this toner. I think I’m now on my 5th bottle. It really hydrates my skin after cleansing and leaves my skin with a nice glow that isn’t greasy. It’s definitely improved the texture of my skin and so far it’s the best toner I’ve come across.

Toner adapté à tous les types de peau, c'est certainement le meilleur produit de la gamme COSRX. Sa composition à base de miel est vraiment astucieuse, rendant ce toner idéal pour les peaux sensibles et réactives grâce à son effet réparateur. Rien à redire, le mélange est excellent ! Une bouteille dure environ deux mois. Bref, un produit au top.

😍Wow , ich bin sowas von begeistert von diese Marke Cosrx . Am Anfang habe ich mir Retinol creme bestellt um es auszuprobieren ,und direkt nach paar anwendungen meine Haut ist sooo glatt geworden . Da ich kleine Pickelchen hatte und hab alles mögliche ausprobiert , sogar zu collagen tabletten gegriffen , aber es hat mir nichts gebracht . Aber seit dem ich Cosrx retinol hab , meine Haut ist perfekt geworden . Deswegen ich habe mir direkt komplette set pflege produkte gekauft im wert von 350 eur 😂. Ich weis das es verrückt klingt , aber diese pflegeprodukte sind einfach WELTKLASSE 👀👍👍👍💘!!! Wo ich Niaciamid , Serum , Gel , Toner , Ampulen , Augencreme , Pads , Creme mit Schnecken schleim und Propolis ausprobiert habe von Cosrx , war ich mehr als begeistert .Ich bin soooo glücklich jetzt . Ich bin 37 aber viele denken ich wäre 20 ))Meine haut ist so am glänzen , soo glatt und die Poren sind soo klein geworden , ich habe keine Flecken , mein hautton ist gleichmässig geworden . Es hinterlässt kein Film , es klebt nicht , und sehr angenehm auf der Haut . Meine Haut ist sehr gut mit Feuchtigkeit versorgt .Unglaublich einfach . Ich dachte ich werde NIE so gute kosmetik bekommen für angeneme Preis . Und diese Geld was ich ausgegeben habe hat mir nicht leid getan . Sondern diese Qualität jeden Euro wert .Ich habe direkt es meine Mama und Freundin empfolen 😁. Mädels ,wenn ihr noch am zweifeln seid , denn kauft es euch ohne zu überlegen . Glaubt es mir , wenn ihr diese Marke auspribiert , egal welche Produkt , seit dem es wird eure lieblings pflege sein. Ich schwöre es euch !!! Das ist das beste was ich mir seit letzte zeit gekauft habe . Einfach nur 💥WOW 💥 Ich bin verliebt in alle Produkte von diese Marke .

It cleans all the dirt in your face and your face feels fresh.