Botanics - Rose Water Toning Spritz / Cleansing Toner / Matifiying Gel Cream

I am a sucker for packaging and new product ideas, my husband says I am a marketing companies dream, but I just can’t help the allure of a shiny new design. While in boots my OCPD (obsessive compulsive packaging disorder) took over when I came across the new Botanics range. I have never liked Botanics before, so what’s the difference now it’s in a new packet? To be honest I never took much notice of what was in the product range before so I am not sure if the products have changed too or if it is just a re-branding?

 The whole range is currently discounted with 1/3 off in boots, so that justified buying three items to try. I needed a new toner but could not decide between the cleansing toner & the spritz, I would use these in different ways so thought I would try both. The mattifying gel also caught my eye as I thought that would make a good base for foundation on my oily skin.

Mattifying Gel Cream

The mattifying effect of this cream is pretty good, it definitely does leave the skin matte & smooth ready for make up. Personally I would only use this in the morning as it is quite light so not nourishing enough for the night time moisturise. I would suggest using a thin layer if you are putting it underneath foundation, if you put too much on then it will flake of a bit.

I do like this moisturiser, it has a fresh citrus smell and does the mattifying job and tackles shininess, however it does not feel particularly moisturising and does leave a layer like feeling on the skin as it does not absorb too deeply. Overall I do like this, it mattifys & helps with shine, but It doesn't really tackle the problem, more like mask it (which isn't necessarily bad) but I don't think I would buy another pot after this one.

The toners

Both of these toners had a similar effect, both refreshing, cleansing and tightening which I like. I didn’t however like the smell of the cleansing toner, just a bit..well..mouldy smelling?

The rosewater toner has on the other hand a lovely fragrance, exactly what you would expect from rosewater. I also liked the spray instead of the bottle, it does have a powerful spray though so you have to be careful when putting it on otherwise you will have drips down you face! Nice

It’s good for on the go too so the rosewater is the winner, I would buy this again. Sorry brightening hibiscus, it just didn’t work out this time 

Organic Rosewater Toning Spritz 150ml - £3.33

Shine Away Mattifying Gel Cream - £3.33

All Bright Cleansing Toner 250ml – not sure oops but about the same 

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