Hydrating Freshening Lotion

10 Reviews

1. 

   lyingMeerkat3

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   Let me start by saying I’m 63 – I’m saying that with all my reviews because products loved by younger women may be off for more mature skins.

   I stopped using toners years ago because they were either too superficially drying or left a film on my face.

   I read some reviews and wanted something to prep my face for foundation without feeling heavy or stripping.

   First, THE BOTTLE! Great design with a pump! And square!

   The other itself is fantastic: light, fresh and soothing. Sets your skin up for moisturizer and foundation.

   Expensive (just under $30) but the pump will keep you from dumping product on a cotton ball.

   NARS is a Shiseido-owned company for those who want to know. I’ve skipped NARS skincare over the years but purchased a couple of things on a whim.

   OK, bender.

2. 

   mellowMandrill3

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   I thought all toners are suppose to make your skin tight and dry before using the Nars Hydrating refreshing lotion. It smells very refreshing and its hydrating. The pump makes this easy to apply. Will definitely buy again.

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   crummyCockatoo6

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   My skin is normal, not breakout prone (except the occasional TOM pimple), leaning towards dry sometimes.

   I love this toner. I’ve always thought NARS skin care was under rated. 🙂

   Packaging: Not a huge fan of this – the bottle is big and bulky therefore making it hard to travel with. It’s not the easiest thing to throw in your purse. And it makes hard to tell how much is left. But I do love that the bottle looks pretty on my make up table and it’s not glass, so no worries about breaking it. No problems with the pump.

   Effects on my skin: I love moisture. I feel like I can never get enough. And this toner delivers! After a month or so of using it – I can see the effects! Normally I mostly use toners just for that extra cleansing feeling after my face wash, but this one really impressed me! My skin retains moisture better and it looks significantly more bright, dewy, glowing than before. I normally use this on a cotton pad – 2 or 3 pumps for my face. Some days, especially in this summer weather (hot and humid here), I feel like I can get away with using 3-4 pumps and using this as just my moisturizer during the day. No irritation or breakouts from this.

   I will continue re purchasing and I would recommend. Get a sample and see how your skin feels.

4. 

   truthfulHoopoe6

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   This is the best toner that I have used. It does make a difference to my skin- my skin is more smoother and brighter when I use this. Make up goes on easier too. It is pricey but I find that it lasts longer than other toners thanks to its gel like consistency. 1 lippie off because it would be good if nars could put some mattifying properties in to this toner

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   lazyDoughnut5

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   This is by far the most expensive toner I have ever used. Now just because something is more expensive doesn’t mean its any better for you. This product however worked for me. I know people complain that it is full of alcohol. But that doesn’t irritate or dry out my skin. To each their own I guess. I do have oily skin and its very acne prone.

   The reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because I don’t know about the hydrating part. I mean my skin doesn’t feels tight and dry after I use it. I don’t get that pull that you feel when it’s dry. But I also can’t just use this and skip the moisturizer.

   Usually 1 pump is enough for my whole face. One bottle lasts me quite awhile. I’ve been using it for about 3 months now and I am only 1/3 of the way done and I use it twice a day everyday.

6. 

   annoyedSmelt3

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   This is slightly denser than your regular lotion but sadly turns out to be completely average. A shame because I really wanted to like it.

7. 

   madViper4

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   I really like this product since it enables me to skip moisturizer in the morning as I’m always rushing off the door in the am.

   1st off my skin background : very oily but have flakies every morning due to acne med, very acne prone, comedone prone and painstakingly sensitive.

   I’m not sure those with dry skin will think this toner alone is moisturizing enough, but since I have oily skin and live in a humid and hot country AND have patches of flakies, this product is perfect for me in the morning : it get rids of the flakies, leaving it fresh and slightly moisturize, all I have to do is slap on some TM (m using Tarte) and I’m ready to go. This toner does not break me out, does not clog my pores and I think it does imparts a more ‘toned’ looking skin.
   The only downside is the steep price but I’m willing to overlook this since the bottle is huge and a little goes a long way (been using this once a day for 6 months and still have more than 1/4 left). Overall, loving this product and will repurchase when I run out

8. 

   pridefulGelding3

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   yet another horrible product by Nars. This is packed with alcohol, does not do anything (with the exception of irritating my skin). hydrating effect? really? I did NOT notice it. I gave up on Nars: absolute rubbish.

9. 

   cheerfulWigeon4

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   This product changed my skin. I use it on the exfoliant side of a cotton pad, and it provides not only hydration but extra cleansing as well. I also use it on my lips. Super gentle. On my fifth bottle.

10. 

    mercifulDinosaur3

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    This feels great going on and does what it’s supposed to do.

    My skin does feel freshened after using it, and is nice and soft.

    I like the NARS skin products – the packaging is nice, the smell of the products is good, and everything has a nice luxurious feel to it.

    Will definitely keep buying this!