Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner

My usual problems with oil regulating facial toners is that most of them has strong alcohol scent while others tend to over-dry my skin. Majority of the products that I have tried usually costs around Php500.00 to Php800.00 but I still ended up getting the same "chaka" results.

Last March 2013, Kiehl's recently opened their 6th boutique in Manila located at Shangri-La Plaza East Wing in Mandaluyong. I was intrigued with their quirky interiors which gravitated me towards the shop. Upon entering the boutique, I was greeted by their very accommodating and friendly SAs. Their Top 10 best-selling products were displayed in a corner near the entrance and there were also samples for each product in all shades and skin care line. Knowing that my Eskinol Facial Cleanser is just a few drops away from extinction, I concentrated on testing their facial toners.

My first impression while browsing their products is that the prices were a bit too expensive. Hahaha! Little did I know that aside from expecting only the best results from their products, they also give-out a lot of samples upon purchase.

My first Kiehl's purchase!

I got free samples of their Ultra Facial Cleanser, Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser, Aromatic Blends in Nashi & Pink Grapefruit, Kiehl's latest which is Actively Correcting and Beautifying BB Cream and last but definitely not the least is Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner

Claims: (As written on the bottle) Our oil-free toner is formulated to visibly reduce excess oil on skin's surface, while leaving it instantly fresh and healthy looking. Made with Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract and Antarcticine to soothe and hydrate skin, our non-drying alcohol-free formula gently removes any remaining residue, dirt and oil without stripping skin of vital moisture. PH-balanced. Tested for safety and gentleness. Paraben-Free. Silicone-Free. Fragrance-Free. Oil-free. (Unfotunately, the product is not free, hahaha!)

Hydrating formula to balance and freshen skin. 

For normal to oily skin types.

Use: After cleansing, moisture a cotton pad with the toner and apply to face, avoiding the immediate eye area.

Price: Php1,050.00 for a 250ml bottle.

Hits: 

• It has an almost mute herbal fragrance which is not irritating to my nose.
• After applying the product, my skin feels clean and refreshed without the "evaporating-alcohol" feel.
• My skin texture feels smooth and moisturized even when using this product alone. 
• I can flawlessly apply moisturizer and liquid foundation on my face since it no longer has flaking skin  which is usually common on my nostril openings and dried pimple areas. 
• I only need around 5 drops of the product for it to cover my face and neck.

Miss: 

• The price is a bit expensive but the end results are really worth it.

I am definitely re-purchasing this product once I finished my first bottle. I never had the same results from my Php500.00 to Php800.00 toners. No stinging and flaking. I love how my skin feels amazingly clean and moisturized without the heavy petroleum like residue of common non-moisture stripping formulas or the feel of evaporating alcohol on my face when using oil removing toners (even compared it to other high-end products).