Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links and the products featured were provided for review.I've used a lot of
Belif products in the past but I've actually never tried any toners from the brand. Granted, Belif is most known for its moisturizers (namely The True Cream Aqua Bomb and The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb, reviewed
here), but the brand has amped up its toner offerings in the past few years. Today I will be talking about the
Aqua Bomb PHA Exfoliating Toner Pads (C$32.50 for 70 Pads) and the
Moisturizing Bomb Toner (C$40.50 for 150 ml). To read all about them, click......
Belif | Aqua Bomb PHA Exfoliating Toner Pad (C$32.50 for 70 Pads):Packaged in a plastic jar with a small tweezer for retrieving the toner pads, this is a gentle exfoliating toner formulated with 2% PHA (gluconolactone). Bigger than AHAs, PHAs do not penetrate as deeply into the skin, making them a better chemical exfoliant for those with sensitive skin. Also formulated with cica (Centella Asiatic) extract, oat extract, hyaluronic acid, and a plethora of other skin-loving botanical extracts, the Aqua Bomb PHA Exfoliating Toner Pad has a light watery consistency and the textured toner pad surface provides some light physical exfoliation. The product has a subtle citrus scent and the alcohol-free and silicone-free formulation feels instantly soothing and hydrating on the skin. Due to environmental reasons, I find toner pads a bit wasteful. However, I brought these on my recent vacation and they proved to be super convenient and travel-friendly. Overall, this is a gentle and well-formulated exfoliating toner. Also given the reasonable price, I would recommend giving it a try!
Ingredients: Water/Eau, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Arginine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Citric Acid, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Nepeta Cataria Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract*, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract*, Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract*+, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract+, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract+, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract+, Bakuchiol, Beta-Glucan, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil**, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil**, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil**, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil**, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral.Belif | Moisturizing Bomb Toner (C$40.50 for 150 ml): Formulated with ceramides, squalane, shea butter, and macadamia oil, the Moisturizing Bomb Toner from Belif is a very nourishing toner with a slightly viscous, milky consistency and a light citrus scent. Perfect for drier skin, the toner spreads and absorbs very nicely onto the skin, leaving behind a lightly dewy finish that's not greasy or heavy. The formulation does contain alcohol, which is slightly problematic as alcohol can be drying and sensitizing for some people. However, I've not experienced any of those issues myself and I feel that there are enough nourishing ingredients in the formulation to balance out any potential negative impacts of the alcohol. Overall, I quite enjoyed this toner and can see my skin really appreciating its moisturizing properties in the winter months.
Ingredients: Water/Eau, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Nepeta Cataria Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract, Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Menyanthes Trifoliata Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool.Availability:
Belif is available in stores and online at Sephora.
