SKINCARE TIPS: HOW TO USE TONER OR MIST (THE KOREAN/ASIAN WAY)

Hi everyone.  I hope you have a good day =0.  As for me, life is mixture of happiness and worries at the same time.  It is already 5 months since the last rain here in Malaysia.  It is having drought here.  Even the floor cracked and the green trees turned brown.  What a sad looking environment.  For those coming to Tioman Island, be prepared for the water problem.  There is water restriction and it is already 2months.  The restriction is not lifted yet.  Gosh, everyday I have to keep water for the next day.  Wash my clothes only when there is water supply and worry if my water supply is enough to last me till the day with water.

On other hand, I get some comments about liking my blog and of course this gets me to write more =) .  I am just a small unknown blogger but comments from readers make me feel that my blog is worth reading.  In fact, it made me feel like I am on the 'right track' =)  .

So, here I am today to just share about how to use toner or mist properly.  I wouldn't say correctly since the beauty world keep changing especially the method of using cosmetics products.  So, what I share here would just be the most current trend of using toner in appropriate way.  I am not a genius so I would also 'do trial and error' on different type of toners.  Forgive me or do share with me if there is any more current way of using toner or mist.

Using Toner

What I mean is the western toner-
just swipe at the T-zone and then the U-zone

Korean toner& Japanese toner-
Their toner are actually different from the western one and I am using the word 'toner' here to avoid confusion.  If you want to know the differences between western toner and Asian 'toner', check Here.
So, the usage for Asian toner (lotion) is generally different and for different purposes.  So, ways of using toner/lotion is also different if you want the best results.

1. Use a cotton pad and wet about 3cm of your cotton.  Don't make it too wet up to point of dripping.
2. Hold with the cotton pad wrapping your middle finger.
3.  Swipe your U-zone and then your T-zone.
4.  Turn the cotton pad around.  Use the other side of the cotton pad (not the one you used to swipe) to pat it on your face.  Pat about 3-5times on each area.

It is really fast if you are use to it.  One can see the differences in between 3-5 days with this method compare to just the swipe method.  Not meant to be use with western toner.


Mist Usage

Make sure the mist is about 1meter from your skin and don't spray directly on your skin as it will sure shock your skin and leave watermarks on your skin.  It will dry your skin too!  Please make sure that it is skincare mist as there are skincare Mist and makeup Mist especially for Korean skincare products.  Most Asian will use mist to cool down their face and when they feel dry especially in air-con room.

1. Spray from 1 meter distance (the length of your arms).
2.  Pat the mist on your face.
3. Follow up with other skincare products.

There are no products recommendation.  The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON HEAVEN ON EARTH LAVENDER FLORAL WATER

Let just admit that everyone want a hydrated soft skin. Who don’t right? Using mist does help with the skin hydration especially when it is super hot here and we do not like to use thick moisturizer that will later just make the face look slick and greasy.

Personally, I do use mist to help with the hydration of my skin. Although I have combination skin, it does not mean that there is no need for moisturizer throughout the day. I don’t like applying moisturizer on my face if I don’t wash so using mist is a good option. Just spray and one can leave.

HEAVEN ON EARTH LAVENDER FLORAL WATER

it is the spray type

ingredients list and the liquid is a little yellowish

usage of the mist

Soothing, relaxing and balancing. Mentally refreshing and marvelous on the emotions!

Alcohol-free scented with less concentrated of essential oil, a nice combination that promise to uplift, inspire and refresh. Floral waters can be used as part of the manufacturing process anywhere that water is required.

They can be used in skincare products as a substitute for water or used alone as a toner, excellent coolant for minor burns, popular in linen as air fresheners, light body perfume & also safe on baby's skin. (Spray on tissue to use as baby wipes.)

Ideal as:

-Facial toner (alcohol free)

- Body/hair/skin care(eg.: add into powder face mask)

-Fragrance mists/linen/room sprays

-Quick pick-me-up spray
-spray onto tissue as baby wipes

-Suitable for all skin types.

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the results of using the mist. my skin look very much moist

The correct way to use a mist is to spray it after 0.5m distance as too near will make the mist eveporated fast and make your skin dry faster. Then, pat the mist into your face.  I use it to increase hydration of my skin or when I feel dry or oily.  It smell really nice and help me to go to sleep since I have been having trouble to sleep this few weeks.  The smell is not overpowering and nice that make me feel very relaxing.

Another way I am using is spray the mist into the cotton pad and then pat around 5 times into my skin.  The skin will feel much plump and moist.

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REVIEW ON OCTOBER WONDERBOX 2013

Since my birthday is coming soon next month, I just decided to get myself a box and it is Wonderbox. Sorry, I just did it on a whim and not even thinking about it. I know many would go for Bag of Love. Let just say I never get Wonderbox before and so decided to get it.

It comes in bubble wrap

I know many complained about the unequal the amount of products. So according to them, they follow the profile so am sure on this. However, if plus the price of products, I think it is still more than RM 45 for the box and I don’t think anyone would like receiving the same Dermedex and Loreal Liese again in this box.

Since this is the first time I receive the box, I don’t received what others said as 'repeated' products.  The box is simple and lucky the ribbon is pink in colour as I dislike black and white ribbon actually.



Bio Essence Nourishing Deep Cleanser with Royal Jelly & ATP 30g

Bio Essence Radiant Youth Essence With ATP & Royal Jelly 5ml

Bio Essence Face Lifting Cream with Royal Jelly & ATP 10g


I tried this long time ago and I still can’t remember the effect since I stop after some time.




Dermedex BIO'TOX CLEANSER 10g

Dermedex REFINING CREAM 2 5g

I read some blog raving about this and some said that it is unsuitable for acne prone, combination and sensitive skin like mine. I think it is more suitable for those oily acne prone skins rather than my type.  However, will try it and see if it works better than T3 Mycin.



Neesya Overnight Radiance Kit

Lumi°™ Brightening Enzymatic Refiner (3ml)

Illuminating Essence (3ml)

Brightening Overnight Mask (3 ml)



It does help in brightening but one need to use few times before seeing the effect. The brightening overnight mask already dried up before I can use it so nevermind.  This is a Malaysian brand and the prices are quite affordable.



L'oreal Professionnel Liss Ultime Shampoo 100ml

L'oreal Professionnel Liss Ultime Masque 75ml


The shampoo does smell nice and clean my hair making it soft but I only use once a week since my hair is the oily type and it get greasy real fast if I use it everyday.



RA8 Renewal Skin Crème 5g(my guess looking at that jar)

Not much is said about this product and the effects.  Read somewhere that is made from some seaweed.  Wow, it sure sound like La Mer.




Overall, this box is quite good for first time since it contains many products for them to try it out. There is mixture of products around.  Just that that there isn't many high class brand inside and I am sure most would expect that with that amount of price.






Here is the list of price in full size

Bio Essence Nourishing Deep Cleanser with Royal Jelly & ATP RM26.90

Bio Essence Radiant Youth Essence With ATP & Royal Jelly RM95.90

Bio Essence Face Lifting Cream with Royal Jelly & ATP RM115.90

Dermedex BIO'TOX CLEANSER RM120.00

Dermedex REFINING CREAM 2 RM165.00

Neesya Overnight Radiance Kit RM173.00

L'oreal Professionnel Liss Ultime Shampoo RM50.00

L'oreal Professionnel Liss Ultime Masque RM67.00

RA8 Renewal Skin Crème RM98.00




For more information, please visit official website Wonderbox.  They are launching a fashion box and there are the WonderSpree Entries and also products Survey that you can get points that allow you to redeem box or products from their Shop.

The box is not sponsored. I purchased the item myself.  RM45 per box.

However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON THAYERS ROSE PETAL WITCH HAZEL WITH ALOE VERA TONER

Across the trillion stars along the milky way, there exist a planet named Natta. The nation of the planet lived under an abominable rule where the people must never look the same. They must have their very own distinctive style and character. If there ever existed people who look identical to one another, the authorities will dispatch these people to the one and only Natta Cosme. Natta Cosme provides numerous beauty products that brings out the true physical beauty of the people. These products include skin care, body wash, and make up set. A new individual will be borned after undergoing the transformation. This can be seen in the double "T's" of the logo of Natta Cosme which represents that every individual is distinctively different from one another.

Natta Cosme provide many products from other countries and they always have amazing sales! Fragile products are accompanied by bubbles and really secure wrapping and they also provide knowledge on the usage of the product.


I am one of the lucky people to be selected for the The Butterfly Project Malaysia Chapter 1 with Natta Cosme.  I was so excited and the wait almost killed me since Thayers is a well known products for their Toner and I had read so much rave about this product.


So, let’s move to the unboxing of the products.

The box arrived decorated

Secure and really pretty packaging

OMG, I can't believe my eyes when I see the box itself! SOOOOOO Amazingly pretty. I was surprised by the amount of effort Natta Cosme did to send me this Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Toner. Imagine how much hard work to wrap it so securely, cellotape them and write my name with beautiful colour pens. I am out of my breath looking at how much DIY they did to all the wrapping of the things. I thought I will just get a bottle of Thayers Rose Petal and that's it. I can't believe my eyes when I see all the other thoughtful extras inside the box. LOVE THEM SO MUCH!

Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel With Aloe Vera Toner

There is even ribbon added on the bottle. It felt as if I am receiving a bottle of perfume =)
There is the pink seal and another seal inside the bottle of toner to avoid any tampering on the products.

Surprise! Egyptian Magic Cream that many people rave about and hopefully I will be selected to review this Egyptian Magic Cream too.

Inside this bright colour packaging is the Suzuran Lily Bell Lilian Puff. They are really soft and fluffy. Well and they only cost RM9.90 for 222 pcs/pack. The quality is really good and definitely better than those RM2 per packet.  Here is the direct link

There is a capsule inside the plastic bag too. I was wondering how I am supposed to eat this measly only one capsule until I saw the word in RED "Please be aware that the capsule is not for consumption purposes. XP

There is a question inside the capsule for us to help to answer. “Cotton pads are commonly used to apply toner on face for better absorption. What do you think?” I will answer in another post as I can be very long winded about it.  Here is the link

Lastly, these postcard are details about the products and also the discount code of readers =)

Alright, let us move to the main product.

the toner is so transparent that you can even see the writing clearly =)

Here are some details about Thayer Rose Petal Alcohol Free Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Formula toner


Rose Thayer’s remarkably soothing Toner is made with rose-petal water, Vitamin E and our proprietary Witch Hazel extract. Made of extract from the Witch Hazel shrub (Hamamelis Virginiana) and a blend of other time-tested ingredients - THAYERS Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Formula Astringents and Alcohol-Free Toners are soothing, natural treatments that cleanse, tone and soothe your skin. THAYERS are the only Witch Hazel products made of non-distilled extract from the Witch Hazel shrub maintaining the highest levels of therapeutic tannins.



[ Ingredients ]
Purified Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Certified Organic Filet Of Aloe Vera), Glycerin (Vegetable), Fragrance (Natural Rose) Hamamelis Virginiana (THAYERS? proprietary un-distilled Witch Hazel) Extract, Rosa Centifolia (Rose) Flower Water, Citric Acid, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate.

All skin type, especially normal to dry skin.
Click here for the direct link to the products.



Thayers Rose Petal is very popular in the western countries. I heard so much about them until I know that Natta Cosme do sell them here. This toner is amazing for dry skin. Since rose is well known ingredients for dry skin and aloe vera for soothing, I think this is a really fantastic product for dry skin or just to cool down the skin.


Rests assure that you won’t break the bottle as it is made of plastic. Good for clumsy people who has butter hands like me. Everything just slips out of my hands easily. 355 ml can last me some time. I think it is really worth the money and the bottle is really practical and easy to use.


When I open the cap, I was greeted by the wonderful smell of roses.  It is like having a a bottle of roses perfumed water.  The liquid is transparent and watery. It also get absorb into the skin real fast.  There are three ways I use this toner-as toner with cotton pad, mask and also as mist.

how I use Thayers toner

When I used the toner with cotton pad, it is moisturizing and I think that it does cleanse my skin without feeling strip of moisturiser and it doesn't make my skin having the 'tight' feeling. It doesn't aggravate my sensitive condition as I am quite sensitive with products. After using for a week, I release that my forehead does look more hydrated and my skin is not oily. I think it must be this Thayer toner!



Make sure you wet at least diameter of 2cm or else there wouldn't be any benefits in using it. Do not be stingy with products. =)


I also tried using it with the compressed mask on my skin. Just wet the compressed mask with the toner and put it on the face for 5 to 10 minutes. It works just like a hydrating mask =). Put the toner inside the fridge for better effect.


I pour some of the Thayers Rose Petal Toner into an empty spray bottle and just spray on my face when I feel dry or to refresh my face. It works to set up makeup too.


Overall, Thayers Rose Petal toner works great to moisturize your skin and hydrate it especially if you have dry skin or to heal skin when you get sunburn.

sorry, my hands is so hairy XD

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Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel With Aloe Vera Toner 355ml retails at RM55.00. Currently they are having promotion at RM45.00 at Natta Cosme.

Product are sponsored by Natta Cosme. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.