Product Review: Flawless RG Skin Care Kit: RG Facial Toner

** Pictures were only watermarked, cropped and combined in collages. No alterations, photoshop, etc. were done. =)

Disclaimer: Product was purchased with GCs won from a contest. The author was not paid to write this post. All information written are based solely on author's personal experiences.

Have you already read my review on the RG Soap? Not yet? Hmmm... Click here, to view it. ^__^

Next in line is the RG Facial Toner. =)

It's rare for me to use toners. I am hesitant to use toners because it makes me think that it'll burn my skin. Hahaha! Silly, right? It's because I thought they're the same with astringents, which is not. Toners are different from astringents because the latter contain alcohol. But both works as cleanser and exfoliator.  ^__~

This year started my serious journey on skin care. The word I used was, "serious" and you ask why. It's because for years, I only relied on washing my face and nothing else. I was not religious in using anything on my face except for makeup and facial cleansers.

I could say that having PCOS turned out to be a blessing in disguise, because it taught me to care more for my skin. Looking at the bright side, eh? Teehee!!! =D



On to the review... More after the jump! ^__^

What it claims... 

      Restores the skin's natural pH balance and inhibits acne. 

How to use:

     Using a cotton ball or pad, apply on face and neck. Use twice a day after cleansing.

Photos:

Click the photos to enlarge.

August 27

August 28

Looking at the left photo, you can see a significant change in my skin's texture. =)

Puffy face? I took this a few minutes after getting out of bed... Dedicated, huh? Hahaha!!!

August 29

 I still have some acne marks but it's better than having the actual (and painful) acne. =D

Not yet completely cleared up but at this rate, I am loving the change in my skin. =)

August 31

Acne marks are starting to disappear gradually. =)

Emote? Hahaha!!!

September 04

Yay!

A few zits starting to sprout... but looking at my skin's condition here made me happy. =)

September 07

More photos of my progress on the final part of my review. ^__^

What I love about it...

• I'm hesitant in using toners, because I used to think that they'll "burn" my skin. Good thing, the RG Toner are one of those kinds with a gentle formula. =)
• Definitely helped shrink my pores. A plus for me! ^__^
• Didn't dry out my skin. Eliminated the oil but kept my skin moist.
• Has a nice scent. Just like the soap, it doesn't smell anything manly or musky. ^__^
• In terms of packaging, it has a classy feel. =)

What I don't love about it...

• None that I could think of... Well, except the same thing about the RG Soap. There's no list of ingredients. =D

Price:

     As for the price, I am not sure about the price of this one. This one was included in a set, which costs P600. I'll update this post once I get an info. =)

Where to buy?

     You can buy it and other Flawless products in their clinics.

Branches: (From Flawless Website)

SM Megamall 5th Floor, SM Megamall 687-9118	SM Mall of Asia 2nd Floor, Mall of Asia 556-0796, 5569386
SM North Edsa 2nd floor, SM North Edsa 928-8718	Festival Super Mall Alabang Level 3, Festival Mall Alabang 659-1403
Trinoma Level M1, Trinoma Mall 916-7541	SM Southmall Alabang-Zapote Road, Bgy. Almanza 1, Las Pinas City 856-9774, (0933) 546-3311
V-Mall Greenhills, Shopping Center Ground Flr., The Shops, Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan 584-5157	SM Las Pinas Upper Ground Floor, SM Center Las Pinas 846-4914
SM Manila Lower Ground Floor, SM City Manila 523-1282	SM Sta.Rosa 2nd Floor, SM City Sta. Rosa, Laguna 534-4724
SM San Lazaro 2nd Floor, SM City San Lazaro, Manila 786-2511	SM Dasmariñas 2nd Floor, SM City Dasmarinas, Cavite 432-3165
SM Sta. Mesa 3rd Floor, SM City Sta. Mesa 559-4282	SM Bacoor Lower Ground Floor, SM City Bacoor, Cavite 417-8656
Farmer’s Plaza Mall 3rd Floor, health and beauty area, Farmers Plaza Mall, Cubao 441-5245	SM Batangas Ground Floor, SM City Batangas (043) 783-1603
SM Makati Unit 404-B, 4th Floor, SM Makati 553-0007	SM Calamba 2nd Floor SM City Calamba National Highway, Brgy. Real Calamba City, Laguna (049) 530-0085
SM Fairview 2nd Floor, Main Bldg. SM City Fairview 937-7109	Embarcadero de Legazpi 2nd Floor Embarcadero de Legazpi Mall, Port Area Victory Village, Legazpi City, Albay (052) 480-4377
CB Mall URDANETA 2/F CB Mall, Mc Arthur Highway, Nancayasan, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan (075) 526-0187	SM Cebu Second Flr, SM City Cebu, Cebu (032) 238-9605
Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall 3rd Floor, Phase3 Sta.Lucia East Grand Mall, Cainta Rizal 681-7315	SM Iloilo Lower Ground Floor, SM City Ilo-ilo 329-5297
SM Baliwag Ground Floor, SM City Baliwag, Bulacan (044) 761-0824	SM Lipa 2nd Floor, SM City Lipa, Lipa Batangas (043) 784-0262
SM Pampanga 2nd Floor, SM City (near Cinema 1) Pampanga (045) 455-4020	SM Marilao 2nd Floor, SM City Marilao, Bulacan (044) 815-9005, (044) 815-8904
Olongapo Ground Floor, R&P Guevarra Bldg 2, Olongapo City (047) 223-6123	KCC Mall, General Santos City 2nd Floor, KCC Mall of Gensan, General Santos City (083) 554-2422
SM Tarlac Lower Ground Floor, SM City Tarlac (045) 606-0040	CSI-DAGUPAN Ground floor, CSI – The City Mall, Lucao District, Dagupan City (075) 522-4567
SM Bicutan G/F SM City Bicutan Bldg. B Doña Soledad Avenue cor West Service Road (beside Bicutan Exit) Barangay Don Bosco, Bicutan, Parañaque City 511-0619

Whom would I recommend this to?

    This toner is best for people with acne-prone and oily skin. It does help eliminate dirt and oil that can't be removed with only cleansing. It is important to get rid of these zit-causing stuff. Toners also help maintain the skin's pH, keeping it healthy.

Rating:

4 out of 5

A "Real Gentleman"! =D

Tips:

• Using cotton balls is okay, but if I had cotton pads, it would be more eco-friendly. I guess I better go out and look for them! =D
• No cotton balls/pads around? Put a few drops of the toner and pat it on your face directly. It'll work just the same. Feels more refreshing, too! ^__~
• Whatever kind of toner you use, always follow with moisturizer. For people who have more time, are OC, or are into the Asian skin care routine, you can follow toners with a mask, essence, serums, etc. 

There goes my two cents on the RG Facial toner. I hope it helped you! ^__^

How does acne affect you? What do you do about it?

Do watch out for the third product. The RG Day and Night Cream. ^__^