I’ve been using the manyo panthetoin essence toner for a month now, so here’s my review!

I picked this up because I wanted a toner with the right amount of hydration for my morning skincare routine during fall and winter. I personally prefer toners with a bit of viscosity in colder weather since they help lock in moisture better.

This one layers really well—it’s not too sticky or heavy, even when I apply two or three layers. It’s also basically unscented, which I love. I usually pour it into my hands and press it into my skin rather than using a cotton pad.

Recently, I had a little bit of folliculitis on a small area of my face, so I soaked a hydrating toner pad and layered this essence toner on top. It actually helped calm things down a lot!

I used to have a go-to toner for fall and winter, but after trying this one, I think I’ve finally found my new staple!

ps.  For reference, my skin type is normal to combination and not sensitive. My main concern is adding extra hydration to keep my skin moisturized.