Evolu Facial Toner Review

I feel awful giving this product the lowest score I can give it because Facial Mist Toners are my absolute favourite product (well one of).

I love the sound of this mist toner, the ingredients all sound amazing and the packaging is great too. Unfortunately I could only use this 3 or 4 times. I really wanted to try like this more than the last time each time I used it but had to stop using it.

It didn't do anything bad to my skin, I had no irritations from it but when I sprayed it I felt like I was breathing in fumes - for some reason this mist goes straight up my nose & my senses don't like it. I wasn't using this any different to any other mist toner I've used so there's definitely an ingredient in there that lingers around too much.

Without saying too much more negative comments I'll just say sadly I won't be using this any longer.

Found that this toner had a little sting in its tail which I think is the witch hazel, which is really odd as I have been known to use pure witch hazel on my skin as a toner, but in a mist it just felt wrong unless it was another agent in the mix that left a tingly sensation, however, it was only a mild, quick sensation that went away without turning my face red and actually I think that it helped plump it.

The fragrance is a little strong for a facial mist and found that it didn't play well with morning use if I was to wear makeup that day, but in the evening before applying serums or oils it worked best at prepping my skin. The action of using before night skin care has seen those products work really well so I would probably get another travel size to just use at night as part of my routine as I have seen some very clear improvement to my skin with fewer breakouts and more brighter, tighter looking skin.

I wouldn't use in the morning so that is the main reason why it doesn't get full marks and why I wouldn't bother to buy a full sized version of this as I like to use face toner mists as a skin refresher throughout the day especially in the summer and to bring life back to my makeup towards the end of the day which this toner just wanted to melt away.

I picked up the Evolu toner spray in a BR vault. I don't use toner as such, so used it as I use my normal rosewater spray - from the fridge, morning and night, post cleansing.

Evolu has a great (and deserved) reputation for quality skincare using natural ingredients. This spray I found refreshing, but with very little impact on skin balance etc. In short, what it achieved was actually no better than myHG Mario Badescu spray - and I prefer the scent of the Mario Badescu.

The bottle seemed a little on the cheap side to me - not quite the stylish packaging I was expecting, but I had a smaller size so perhaps thats why.

The cloudiness of the actual liquid when I decanted it for travel was unusual - possibly due to one or more of the natural ingredients?

The spray was a little heavy handed, which I felt was potentially wasteful for a product that isn't cheap.

The scent was quite strongly botanical, which is not my preference for facial spray.

In short, were I given it, I'd use it, but i won't be buying a replacement. It's not a terrible product by any stretch, it's just that I can get one I like better for cheaper.

This product came up in the Beauty Vault and as I now apparently love spray toners I couldn’t pass it up. I didn’t realize the size I have is travel sized but after using it maybe every second day since the vault (last year!) it’s still at least half full. If that’s not an indication on how good this is for your money, I don’t know what is.

Evolu is a brand I don’t know much about, I have a travel size of their face moisturizer but it’s in a drawer waiting to be used. Their packaging is quite simple and natural looking. It appeals to my eye for no other reason but because it’s just simple and plain Jane, nothing overly fancy.

The toner is clear and sprays out really nicely and evenly. A lot of the time I get spray toners that kinda squirt mist at my face and it’s rather unpleasant. This is just a fine mist and that’s fine by me! The scent of this is a really nice rose, it’s like when you spray this on your face you’re burying your face in a bouquet of roses. It’s really nice, until the mist cloud surrounds you and the rose gets into your lungs and you have a coughing fit – that part I don’t like. I’ve started using this outside to get the scent bubble to get away faster but I usually always have a coughing fit when I use this spray.

My face does actually look and feel nicer after using this spray, or maybe it’s just a trick of the mind. Either way, it’s really nice… other than the coughing fits. It hasn’t broken me out or caused my skin to do anything crazy, so I’m really quite tempted to check out more of their range.

This product comes in a green and white pump spray bottle with Evolu branding.I’ve been using it with the cleanser, day cream, and night cream.

It is a watery spray, typical of every facial toner I’ve ever used, and has similar ingredients. It sprays evenly with no waste, which is a positive I use it after cleansing with the Evolu crème cleanser and it’s ok. It is quite nice, and cooling and refreshing after washing my face on a hot day. A spray on each cheek is enough to swirl around my whole face, so I don’t need to use a lot each time. It has a nice, mildly rosey scent. There is no alcohol base and no sting, so it is very mild and likely to be suitable for all skins types, as it claims to be.

I love that it’s made in New Zealand and from natural spring water. It’s pretty good and I would potentially use it again.

I received this in a Best Every Beauty Box. It is a lovely facial spray toner with a delicate rose like scent fairly hydrating and the sprayer works well. I have found it to be non-irritating when I had sensitive skin and is great for that hydrating hit before applying a gel toner if you want to really lock in some hydration. It's quite a simple mix of mostly natural ingredients but nothing really outstanding. I am more into gel toners atm so I wouldn't repurchase this but it is lovely for for a facial spray.

I got a travel size bottle of this in my BBBE box. What I love about it is, it's cruelty free and a NZ brand. Two ticks already and that's without even getting to the nitty gritty.

The bottle is clear with a spritz top. This intrigued me, I had never seen a spritzer bottle for a toner. The label to me screams clean, green image. It keeps it simple but does what it's supposed to. The instructions are clear and easy to understand. It suggests cleansing first then using this toner before moisturising.

After I have used the Evolu cream cleanser I spritz this on my face making sure I don't get it in my nose, eyes or mouth. It is very, very lightly scented. It gives off almost a fresh earthy scent. I do love the feeling of fresh it gives you when you spray it on. It's like an instant wakeup call. Once you spray it on and let it settle a bit, it leaves a slight sting at the end. It’s not painful more surprising. I am used to this from alcohol heavy toners but I didn’t expect it from this.

Once it’s dried on to my skin I apply a moisturiser. It has now been two months since I started using this combination. My skin has the appearance of a more even skin. It’s not so dry anymore and the red flaky skin in between my brows has almost disappeared. The redness has reduced and my skin is now plump to the touch and bounces back when I touch it. It is now well hydrated and feels like it’s young again. Evolu I am a believer and the cost of the skin care range that used to scare me will now be a part of my life. Patene said it best……..”because you’re worth it”.

I got a travel-sized version of this in the Beauty Vault. I found the size super handy for just slipping into my carry-on. It comes in a very simple and clear plastic bottle with a cap over the pump to prevent accidental sprays. I kind of wish the bottle was more sophisticated, given the price range, but it's a small bone to pick.

I love that it uses natural ingredients and is made in NZ without harsh chemicals. This is super important for sensitive skin.

I found the toner very refreshing and two sprays was more than enough for my skin to feel cooler. I guess you could spray more, but I didn't want to use it up too quickly!

I found it gave me a dewier look when I sprayed over foundation and made my skin look less tired after a few weeks of use. It also feels very soothing and cooling after application. It doesn't feel oily either but is instead quite lightweight. The only thing is that it has a distinctive, almost liquorcey, botanical smell that some people may not like very much. It does fade away after a few minutes, but I would recommend having a sniff in person first before purchasing if possible.

This spray toner saved my skin when travelling. I bought the travel size as it was one of the few spray toners I could find under 100ml. It was so nice to have on the plane to freshen up and is just as good now to hydrate and revitalise my skin. I bought the full size when I got home and I use it a few times a day. It is also great for setting make up or refreshing it. I wish I could get something like this in a larger bottle and affordable to use all over the body as I just love the way it makes my skin look and feel. It tighten the skin without feeling tight, it moisturises and nourishes, it smells lovely and makes you feel nice and fresh. I get eczema and have quite dark eye bags and I find this really helps in both cases. I spray it on the dermatitis on my hands when they are burning or itchy and it soothes and helps with inflammation. I highly recommend this product and love that it is also nice and natural.