Okay so I really wanted to like this. Everyone online keeps hyping it up like it's the holy grail of Korean toners. TikTok girlies were calling it “barrier-healing” and “calming AF” so I caved and bought it

Regret.

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My skin type: Combo (oily T-zone, dry cheeks) and extremely reactive. I have mild rosacea and can’t do fragrance, alcohol, or heavy textures. I keep my routine simple. Hydration is my main focus
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What I expected: Something gentle and hydrating that I could layer up after cleansing. No stinging, no flare-ups, no sticky mess
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What I got:
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▪ A super thin liquid that feels like fancy tap water
▪ Absolutely no hydration unless I did 3+ layers
▪ Slight irritation on day 3 (red cheeks and a weird tight feeling around my eyes)
▪ Broke out around my chin after 1 week (and I wasn’t using anything else new)
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I know people say it’s “great for sensitive skin” but honestly I think that label gets thrown around too loosely. Just because something doesn’t have alcohol or fragrance doesn’t automatically mean it’s safe for everyone
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I looked at the ingredients again and yeah okay, it’s mineral-rich seawater but… like… so? It didn’t do anything calming for me. No glow, no soothing effect. Just thin, disappointing layers that made me wonder if I was doing something wrong
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Also the bottle is awkward. The cap gets messy and it’s hard to control how much comes out. It looks aesthetic on the shelf, but functionally meh
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Other things that annoyed me:
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▪ It layered weirdly with my other hydrating toner (Pyunkang Yul)
▪ My skin felt drier after a few days instead of more hydrated
▪ It gave me a weird bumpy texture that took forever to go away
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If your skin barrier is already fragile, I honestly wouldn’t risk this. It might work if your skin is super normal and chill but if you’re dealing with inflammation, rosacea, or barrier issues, I’d look elsewhere
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Final verdict:
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Just not for me. I finished about 1/4 of the bottle and gave up. Gave it to my roommate and even she said it felt useless
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Overhyped. Underwhelming. Kinda annoyed I spent money on this