Seoul Guide
After cleansing, Dispense several drops onto a cotton pad or into the palm of your hands and wipe across face along the skin texture. Tap gently to help absorption.Â
It can also be used as a quick pick-me-up for skin that is feeling tight and parched: soak a few cotton pads and use it as a sheet mask on the areas that need extra attentionÂ
Why we like it
This toner is similar to the cult favourite Premium Hada Labo Hyaluronic Acid toner with its and multiple hyaluronic acids – truly a lifesaver for the dry winters.Â
The Stars
Hyaluronic Acid – A humectant naturally found in our bodies, this ingredient can hold 1 000 times its weight in water which provides long-lasting hydration.
Sodium Hyaluronate – Derivative (salt form) of hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate has a lower molecular weight than hyaluronic acid and can therefore penetrate deeper and easier into your skin. Just like hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate is a fantastic humectant providing long lasting hydration for your skin.
Full list – Water,Propanediol,1,2-Hexanediol,Sodium Hyaluronate,Trehalose,Sodium PCA,Biosaccharide Gum-1,Glycerin,Hyaluronic Acid,Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract,Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract,Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract,Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract,Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract,Centella Asiatica Extract,Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract,Althaea Rosea Root Extract,Betula Alba Juice,Portulaca Oleracea Extract,Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid,Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate,Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer,Beta-Glucan,Betaine,Panthenol,Cellulose Gum,Pentylene Glycol,Caprylyl Glycol,Butylene Glycol,Ethylhexylglycerin,Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Steffi Baumgart (verified owner) –
TL;DR – super hydrating and value for money.
About 2 weeks ago, I mistakenly over-exfoliated my skin. Resetting my skincare and incorporating lots of soothing aloe vera gel healed a lot of the rawness and irritation, but my face still did not look nor feel good. Particularly, my cheeks would feel tight and hot during the day, as if they had been sunburnt.
Realizing this might be a sign of dehydration – I packed on the moisturizer, twice in the AM and twice in the PM. However because my skin type is oily (and very prone to closed comedones) I erupted in whiteheads – yet my face remained feeling parched.
I finally decided to purchase my first K-beauty item after being frustrated at SA’s limited skincare selection (and after hearing an abundance of praise from the online skincare community.) I was so excited when I received my little box of goodies! 5/5 for service, btw 🙂
Applied it in my evening routine, and INSTANTLY felt the hydration. It wasn’t simply the ‘top layer’ moisture I had been used to all my life; I could actually feel it penetrate and work its magic in the deeper layers. The next morning I awoke to a plump, glowing face… but even more remarkably, the acne-scarring and redness on my face had decreased quite substantially.
Now I’m not saying this is a miracle product that will work wonders for everybody, I just think that a lot more people need to give their skin more love with regards to hydration – especially because the AHA’s/BHA’s/retinoids, etc., get all the attention these days. This is coming from the girl who, a few years ago, used to use harsh stripping cleansers and NO moisturizer for fear of her oiliness getting worse.
There are a lot of awesome K-beauty toners/serums/ampoule’s etc. that could be used in lieu of this product, I simply chose this Isntree one because of the impressive ingredient’s list. So far this has done more than I asked for without clogging my pores – would highly recommend.
Natisha (verified owner) –
I started out using the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner and loved the hydration it provided and then this was launched with more types of HA and I had to try it. It’s amazing. Your skin glows and feels hydrated throughout the day but it absorbs quickly so you can still use it with the 7 skins method without it drawing out the process much longer. A fantastic product!
sayurimoodley24 –
By far the best toner I have ever used. It easily removes impurities, and immediately leaves your skin feeling clean and fresh. Additionally, continuous use of the product brightens the skin. Highly recommended!
madlalab13 –
What an amazingly hydrating toner. Definitely going to purchase full size toner. Love it!
Ulyana (verified owner) –
Isntree is so far my favourite K skincare brand. And I did not think I would find better but this toner surprised me with how moisturising it is, it’s of a gel consistency and you only need a little bit to apply to your skin to plump it up. I bought it together with the hyaluronic acid water sleeping mask because my skin is extremely dry during winter months so I am hoping to see some great results soon!