Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Toner Review

I'm loving this toner. It comes in a plastic flip top bottle and has a light herbal scent. I have tried a few alcohol free toners in the past few years and this one really sets itself apart.

After applying, my skin feels soft and toned, but not at all dry. I am enjoying the experience of using it (the herbal scent lends to a spa like feel), as well as the results. After using it, my skin feels prepped for serum and moisturizer. Definitely a step not to be skipped in a good skincare routine. You skin will thank you for it.

My first impressions of this product was that I was a bit put off with the flowers in the toner and sure enough first use bits of flower came out. However that was short lived. I love using this toner straight after cleaning my face in the shower as it is so soothing. I find only a small squirt of product into a cottonball is plenty to do my face, and I'm not bothered by any natural flowers that come with they tend to stick to the cotton ball. It smells very similar to a weak green tea but it's not a fragrance that hangs around for long. I find that, maybe due to it being alcohol free, it takes a little longer to soak in but I'm happy waiting the little bit extra. The product comes in an 125ml clear bottle which, I believe, would be sufficient for at least 3-4 months. It has very plan white and black labeling which makes it blend in to your bathroom surrounds. The toner is created for normal to oily skin and, having an oily t zone, I have noticed a definite reduction in oil whilst I have been using this. Overall I would highly recommend this for anyone after a soothing toner or wanting to reduce an oily t zone. I love this product and can definitely see myself replacing it once it finishes.

This toner is extremely gentle yet so effective. It almost smells like a herbal tea of some sort. You can definitely tell is natural. It contains a plant like substance within the bottle of toner. I love natural products so this gets a huge tick from me. It’s incredible how you can remove your makeup but this toner will cleanse the skin even more and remove any bits of makeup that was still there. I have noticed a huge improvement in my skins appearance already. It’s more hydrated, my pores appear smaller and my son is clearer and fresher but not stripped of its natural oil. This is the best toner I have ever used without a doubt.

I haven’t been a big user of skin toner over the years, so was keen to try out this herbal-extract toner. Out of interest I googled the Calendula herb, which amongst other things said it was a powerful healing agent of the skin and is considered to be the single most useful herb for healing damaged or broken skin - so that was a good start ! I used this toner as the first part of my twice daily skincare regime after cleansing my face, I didn’t apply with the recommended cotton pad but just dripped it directly onto my face and gently patted it in. It absorbed quickly leaving my face feeling refreshed, cool and alive. It is interesting to see the generous amount of herbs floating in the bottle and knowing that they are working for you. I have enjoyed using this toner and will certainly add it to my skin-care regime now that I understand better what it achieves.

My experience on the Kiehl's trial team has really surprised me. Such simple staple products in any beauty regime and yet they pack in the wow factor!

Like a toner. A simple, balancing toner. HOW can it be anything more than, 'yeah, nice to use'? I don't know, but this one is - its a blooming joy to use every day!

It smells herb-ilicious, fresh, herby, earthy, natural.

It leaves skin feeling refreshed and cool, not stripped in the slightest.

I've been using this on a cotton pad to freshen up through the day when my skin gets a bit hot and oil-slicky (attractive...I know!)

I just can't believe how much I love this toner - thanks BR!

I was genuinely excited to try this Kiehl's toner. I've never tried a toner formulated with whole flowers! (there's actually petals in the bottle!)

I already use a toner on a daily basis to prep my skin in the morning so to swap my usual out for this one was no drama. The scent is definitely 'herby', but only slightly noticeable and disappears within seconds. It's easy to use, just squirt a little on a cotton pad and swipe over your face.

My skin just wasn't wowed by it though. I began with using it morning and night, but soon found it was 'too' much on top of my nighttime routine(serums, moisturiser, eyecream etc) Adding in this type of toner into my evening routine was too much for my skin. Although it's advertised towards normal to oily skin (like mine) I think it would work just as well(or better) for those with dry skin. The packaging states that it would 'gently cleanse' my skin, I didn't feel like it did anything of the sort! It left a thin film over my skin that made me feel like I needed to wash my face. Not quite what I'd like in a 'cleansing toner'.

So, I imagine for drier skin types this could be a go-er though, especially with it's soothing properties.

This toner has got to be the freshest and most luxurious toner I've tried yet. The formula itself is wonderful - super natural, really hydrating, and doesn't leave a film on the skin - but it's those Calendula petals in there that really push this one over the top! I was a little surprised when one popped out onto my cotton round when using this for the first time, however I went about using the product as normal anyway, and found that it broke down and combined with the product really well, and wasn't slimy or anything like I was initially concerned about. After a week or so of using this product, I found that my skin seemed much more hydrated compared to a traditional toner I was using before. I absolutely love this product, and will definitely be repurchasing!