My initial reaction was confusion over what this product actually is.
It is described as a lotion, yet is is very watery and has the consistency of a toner. I also had to apply it to my face using a cotton pad, as I would with a toner. This is an annoying extra step, so I actually poured some into a spray bottle and have been spritzing it onto my face pre-moisturiser as a toning agent.
Once I sussed out how I wanted to use it, I was really impressed with how it achieved "radiant energy" over my face. My skin felt lifted and firm and I had a radiant finish.
However, I definitely would not describe this product as being "deeply hydrating." You couldn't use this as a solo hydrating product because it gives you such a taught skin feeling. The next step of a moisturiser is essential. Maybe it would work well if you have oily skin and want to minimise your use of heavy moisturisers? My skin is the ultimate combo of dry/oily/breakouts, though, so again this could only be used as part of a more thorough skincare regime.
In terms of preparing the skin to take on a good moisturiser, this felt really nice. It also has a subtle scent of pomegranate, and I am always happy when I feel that my skin (and body!) have been pumped up with nutrients.
My final verdict is that similar toners can be purchased for a very reasonable price at any beauty or department store. For this reason, I won't be re-purchasing.
My favourite thing about this product is hands down the scent! It smells fruity without being overpowering and just smelt luxurious and fresh.
I liked this product and have enjoyed using it over the past week and a half. It's made my skin feel hydrated and energised, and I really liked the product. I used it as well as the moisturiser from the duo and loved the way my skin felt after using both of these products!
A little complaint I have about this product is the packaging. It comes in a simple but stylish red bottle, which I love the look of, but I feel like with a pump or really anything else at the top I would've enjoyed it a lot better. It has a hole at the top, which I find makes the product go everywhere and makes it just annoying to apply.
Still really liked this and will continue to use it!
Tips: Scent is great!