Review on Melixir Balancing Calming Sensitive Cruelty Free by Katie Alvarado

Green tea in skin care. It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant effects. There is also research that suggests it has properties that help protect and repair the damage caused by UVB rays. So anti-aging and some evidence that it can inhibit skin cancer. All of these are reasons why I wanted to include it in my daily skincare routine. When I saw this tonic and saw that it was 100% green tea extract with NO ADDED ADDED, I knew I wanted to try it. My goal in skincare is to give my skin exactly what it needs, not a bunch of crap, no. So I like the products I buy, either because they have a dual action (like peptides, ceramides and fruit stem cells in one product) or because it's just the pure ingredient I'm looking for in the best formula (vitamin C, tretinoin ). . , vitamin B, niacinamide). This fits perfectly with what I'm looking for. The product is watery and has a very low odor. It took me a while to figure out what it smelled like, but I finally did. Reminds me of the smell of maple leaves. Definitely not maple syrup. It's more like the smell of leaves in spring when they're just beginning to bloom. If you have maples, you know what I mean. It is a very slightly sweet, fresh "green" scent. I'm sorry, that's the best I can do. The toner comes in a frosted glass bottle and has one of those flow restrictors so it doesn't spill everywhere. I only use about 3-4 shakes in the palm of my hand and then apply to face and neck right after cleansing but before my prescriptions and serums. It dries fairly quickly and leaves a slight stickiness. Not sure if this will go away over time or not as I'm using other products right away. I will definitely be clearing that spot in my morning skincare routine. Perfect product and great formula to deliver it!