FragranceFree4Life review for Rice Toner

packaging: The packaging is attractive and functional. Formerly sold in a glass bottle it is now only available in plastic, this is not my preference however it does lessen the chances of it breaking in transit. texture and scent: This is a milky toner that separates in the bottle, so it should be shaken before each use. It has nice slip and does not feel grainy on the skin whatsoever. There is no added fragrance and the only detectable scent is a subtle rice smell which I find pleasant. formula: Major points for being free of fragrance, essential oils, alcohol and dyes. It claims to be hydrating and brightening, and while the formula contains rice and niacinamide which are proven brightening ingredients, I found the ingredient list a bit lacking in hydrating humectants, considering that most of my toners contain glycerin or hyaluronic acid and this has neither. Being as I have very dry skin I don’t find this hydrating enough so I use this as more of an essence and sandwich it between a layer of watery, hydrating, high-glycerin toner and a hydrating serum. I tend to use toner all over my whole face including my eyelids and I did find this product stung a bit around my eyes. I believe this is due to the high niacinamide content. Rating: I’ll give this four out of five stars. I think it’s a good product but not a holy grail for my dry, sensitive skin. I would recommend it to people with oily or combo skin. If you’ve never tried this brand and want to purchase just one product to try I would say go for the I’m From Mugwort Essence instead of this because that is fantastic.