Carenology95 - SashaGrace review for SEA:HOLLY Water Plumping Toner

[Description] per yesstyle.com >Founded by an experienced dermatologist in 1995, Korean skin care brand Carenology 95 develops safe and efficacious products with natural, plant-based ingredients to maintain healthy skin. Embracing the motto of “Listen to the skin,” the brand aims to strengthen and rejuvenate skin from within to reveal beauty that defies time. ✅no alcohol ✅no silicone ✅no fragrance ✅no added colourants [Key Ingredients] •Lavender Flower Water - activates water channels in skin to boost the efficacy of following products in a routine •Sea Holly Extract - self-generates hyaluronic acid •Hydroxyethyl Urea - effective moisturizer and humectant similar to glycerin, but more elegant in texture •Ceramide NP - a.k.a. ceramide 3, a particular type of ceramide, that synergizes well with ceramide 1 in maintaining a strong moisture barrier and proper hydration •Sodium Hyaluronate - a.k.a. hyaluronic acid, a polymer that retains a huge amount of water ✨Sea Holly is a very resilient wild herb that retains impressive moisture levels in extreme environments. It has shielding and anti-inflammatory effects that can survive free radicals. ✨Carenology95 Sea:Holly Plumping Toner contains 100% undiluted callus culture. These callus cells contain active ingredients with regenerative and anti-oxidation effects, effective even in small amounts. *My bottle came with a sticker on the bottom that includes the expiration date. Mine says 2023/11/09. [Price] I purchased this from YesStyle when it was $21.44 USD, an amaaaazingly low price!!! As I'm looking at YesStyle currently (9/19/2022) I see it for $26.80, $26.35 on Jolse, $35 on amazon (this actually is the price I was seeing a month ago online, so it may be closest to msrp). [Packaging] This product came in a beautiful box and I love, love the glass component. Sooo much! It feels lux with good weight, and the cut of the glass bottle has beautiful reflective facets that show the depth of the lavender color of the product. It's stunning on my vanity. The pump isn't my favorite, due to how thin and watery the toner is, but I think it is probably the most functional method of dispensing. The pump works well, I can slightly control the amount I want, but just fully depressing the pump works best to prevent it just sliding down the side of the pump. ✨Definitely tip the bottle over when you dispense toner. [Consistency] Very thin in texture, very watery. It does not feel oily, does not feel viscous at all. [Finish] It really, really leaves skin so hydrated and very plump with the smallest amount! It's actually incredible. It doesn't feel like it makes my oily skin somehow oversaturated like the Beplain Ampoule, it just feels like I don't need to layer toner (7 Skin Method) like I have been for the last 5 years. I am shocked. It leaves my skin feeling slightly tacky (not sticky), but in the good way! That feeling of my skin being healthy and happy and optimally hydrated. I usually get this result after several layers of toner, my acne treatments, and moisturizer. This skin condition was achieved with 2 pumps of this Sea:Holly Toner . . . 😶 [Scent] This has a very light lavender scent, but overall is very fresh and clean with a touch of floral. I really enjoy it and find it adds to the experience of using the product. [Conclusion] ✨ For me, this is Holy Grail good. I'm actually already sad at the lowering level of product in my bottle! I really like patting a small amount on my lips before balm. So, so hydrating!! I just find this so effective in providing my oily skin with the level of hydration I need.