From the assorted pack I got, I have already reviewed the Marine calm face wash (H2O+ Marine Calm Gentle Creamy Cleanser), I love it to bits! Now let’s put this time the toner to the test and it’s the “Marine Calm Balancing Toner”, promising soothing effect to the overworked skin!
PRODUCT CLAIM– (As taken from h2oplus.in)
Sensitive-skin tested. This refreshing toner helps soothe, balance and refine delicate and overworked skin.
- Sea kelp extracts and antioxidant-rich vitamin A helps and protects
- Chamomile-derived bisabolol and ginger root delivers powerful anti-inflammatory relief
- A proven conditioning agent, allantoin promotes recovery from daily damage
- Free of parabens, dyes and fragrances
KEY ELEMENTS:
Bisabolol : The main active ingredient of Chamomile plant, Bisabolol has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-irritant properties and helps protect skin against environmental stressors.
Ginger Root Extracts: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrient that promotes smoothness and evenness of tone, and prevents the formation of skin-irritating compounds from harmful free radicals.
Sea Kelp Extracts:
Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and enzymes present in seaweeds, are potent antioxidants help to heal and rejuvenate skin. Working together, vitamins A and C help maintain healthy collagen production. Phytonutrients present in ocean vegetables also help increase blood flow making skin supple, smooth and radiant.
PRICE: Rs. 900
QUANTITY: 200 ml (I have the 50 ml version)
INGREDIENTS: Refer to the pic below
DIRECTIONS TO USE: Saturate a cotton pad and sweep over cleansed face and neck.
MY EXPERIENCE WITH H2o plus MARINE CALM balancing toner
In the past I have used the Lush toner( Lush Eau Roma Water Toner Water) which is an amazing toner as well as a refreshing spray, helping to calm down my skin the moment it is sprayed all over the face. The toner should be used after washing face by a cleanser/face wash. H2O marine calm balancing toner is packed in a plastic green bottle, the cap is tight enough which makes it travel friendly. The liquid inside is transparent just like water and a little quantity is needed to cover the face and neck area.
Once when I apply this toner I can a feel a refreshing cooling sensation on the skin, and a mild tingling (but no burning). I have a sensitive, acne prone skin and this toner is gentle on it. It removes away the dirt from the skin and keeps my pores clean. It tightens the pores as well but doesn’t help in keeping away the blackheads somehow, maybe because it’s very gentle. I like how it feels on my skin. So gentle, and ultimately refining the texture of my face skin. It keeps the oil secretion at bay, for about two hours after which my skin starts getting oily. It says that it is fragrance free but I can smell something alcohol type in it, though it’s not an ingredient so I am not sure why the smell but yes it’s not overpowering so if you have sensitive nose need not worry.
TURN ON: H2o plus MARINE CALM balancing toner
1) A nice option for sensitive skin.
2) It didn’t irritate my sensitive, acne prone skin.
3) It didn’t break me out.
4) It preps my oily skin for the moisturizer as I get a nice hydrated skin, after applying the toner.
5) It’s free of parabens, dyes and fragrances.
6) It goes a long way! I have the 50 ml small bottle, which I am using last 15 days, twice a day, and still a lot is left to be used!
7) This didn’t dry out my skin.
8) H2O is against animal testing.
TURN OFF: H2o plus MARINE CALM balancing toner
1) It’s an expensive option.
2) It may not suit extremely sensitive skin if it’s being treated with retinol or similar formula!
COSMOCHICS RATING: 4.60/5
“INFO ON A SILVER PLATTER”- Yes it soothes and balances the skin by not making the skin dry and keeping the moisture in check! I can now apply my moisturizer well as it provides a refined base for it. It’s definitely a must have for sensitive skin.
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51 comments
its good shivi!! nice review. I tried this and found good!!
Thanks a lot Nitu!
Great! I like it too! :thumbup
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Great to know about this product. 🙂
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Sounds like a wonderful product.
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Great Review dear!
This really seems to be an awesome product…I have never given H20 Products a try..So want to but 🙂
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nice Review seems great toner dear 🙂
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Lovely Review Dear 🙂 .. Looks a Great Toner to me 🙂 .. Thanks to You I have been making a small Lust List featuring H2O Products 😉 – I will be soon order them from Purplle 😉
Love <3
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wow! sounds good and nicely reviewed 🙂
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Great review Shivi.. I am using MAC skin smoothner atm.. It works great for me..
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Shivi, you are tempting me with your reviews.. I’m currently loving the FE Rose toner but I have to do a major H20 haul now!!!
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this looks like a decent product but yeah prices are a on higher side ..
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I’m getting highly tempted by ur reviews everyday and my wallet is seriously crying out loud. Another awesome review Shivi!
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Thanks Jackie! 🙂
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It sounds like a promising product… I too have oily skin wud try it for sure!!
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Yes I too have oily skin and liked it 🙂
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I have heard of this brand but never looked into it, nice review
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Nice and detailed review!! Seems like a wonderful toner 🙂
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Seems like a good toner. I’m using the Clarins Iris toner which is lovely for combination skin.
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Seems a little too expensive. But it seems to do its job well.
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It looks an awesome product, would love to try it out, lovely review Shivi.
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Such an extensive review! Very informative! It’s really get to learn about this as good toners for sensitive skin are very hard to come by! Thanks for sharing sweetheart <3
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This looks good. Now I am pretty tempted to try it. As such, I have never tried H2O products before.
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Now adding it too to my H2O wishlist.. i love tonerss and use then on regular basis.. a bit pricey bt sounds worth it!!:)
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