What it is:A hydrating mist that refreshes and tones skin after makeup removal. What it is formulated to do:This toner adds the perfect final touch to makeup removal, working instantly to leave skin incredibly refreshed, toned, and prepared for the application of moisturizer. Its updated formula includes HydroSenn+, a natural ingredient proven to deliver immediate and long-lasting hydration more effectively than hyaluronic acid. This product also includes ginseng to refresh and tone skin naturally. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Dyes- GMOs- TriclosanWhat else you need to know:HydroSenn+ is a plant-derived ingredient that leaves skin feeling soft and luxuriously comfortable. This product does not contain soap.

Questions & Answers:

9 Questions

56 Answers

Ask a New Question

Overall Rating:

4.2

out of

Read All 136 Reviews136

Questions & Answers for SEPHORA COLLECTION Instant Refreshing Toner

Question

Can this be used over makeup as a setting spray?

asked 2 years, 3 months ago

kg005

on Instant Refreshing Toner

12 answers

Answers

answer 1

Hello,

I have used this as a make up settings spray and it will leave your skin feeling hydrated and dewy.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

melissabt

answer 2

Oh I don't think I'd do that , it's pore opening refreshing, not setting for make up.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

katebensley

(Champaign, Illinois)

answer 3

yes it can, gives a dewy feeling too

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

ange1

(edinburgh UK)

answer 4

No. You have to wipe it off your face after spraying.

answered 2 years ago

teafortwo

answer 5

No it will remove you're makeup in the blink of an eye. Try UD or MUFE for a setting spray.

answered 2 years ago

vanityprincess

(NY)

answer 6

I wouldn't use this as a setting spray. Urban Decay has a makeup setting spray that works or if you want to refresh your makeup. I would use the Evian mist spray. I love that.

answered 2 years ago

hunnybunny28

(Portland, OR)

answer 7

Wouldn't recommend putting this on over make up.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

mzmamarazzi

(Providence, RI)

answer 8

Thanks all. I tried it as a setting spray and like it very much. It totally gets rid of the powdery look and feels great.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

kg005

(Lexington, KY)

answer 9

I wouldn't advise it. It might take some of your makeup off in the process

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

khalil

(cincinnati)

answer 10

I have used it as a setting/refreshing spray and it does not interfere with my makeup. I love it !

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

cicijewel

(Seattle, wa)

answer 11

NO, THIS IS NOT A SETTING SPRAY! Toner is part of a cleaning regime for your face. It should be used after a cleanser. I use a great make up setting spray from Urban Decay (the one that lasts 24 hours is fab) but I heard Make Up Forever makes a good one as well.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

chelsearain

(Bakersfield, CA)

answer 12

yes you can! I use mine through out today to refresh my makeup also!! It is perfect. Just do a mist and dont sqirt directly on your face.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

jacklee

(alexandria, la)

Question

oily skin

does this product work for oily skin??

asked 2 years, 4 months ago

Anonymous

on Instant Refreshing Toner

11 answers

Answers

answer 1

yes! this should leave your skim feeling clean, bright, and hydrated. i have combination skin, oily t-zone and i absolutely love it! give it a try, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

also, this is such a great value. this is just as good as top of the line face products, but is way more affordable!

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

kaylacelina

(san antonio, texas)

answer 2

For those with sensitive skin I would becareful using this product. Since I had a bad reaction to it I'm hoping it was only me. For anyone with acne prone skin I'd probably stick to a product that deals specifically with your skin type. Sometimes in trying to save a few bucks you pay more in long run as was the case with me when the product made my face burn and turn red. Hope this was helpful.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

angelicd

(Queens, NY)

answer 3

I think it would be just fine for oily skin. Mine is normal and it is treated to a wonderful refreshing burst of coolness everytime I use it. Try it, I am sure you will love it as I do.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

prsnyc

(NYC)

answer 4

Yes! I can be a pimple face and it feels great, does great after a gentle foaming cleanse. Had all over face break out last week, stepped up my routine and am much less blemishy for it.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

katebensley

(Champaign, Illinois)

answer 5

This is NOT a product for oily skin. It over hydrates and causes the skin to appear shiny and feel greasy.
Even worse when make-up is applied after use.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

mzmamarazzi

(Providence, RI)

answer 6

This did nothing for my combination/oily skin - though I was hoping since I love sephora products!

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

foundatonfreak

(Houston, Tx)

answer 7

I think it is great for all skin types.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

khalil

(cincinnati)

answer 8

This absolutely works for oily skin. I think it's great for any skin type as it deep cleans without drying.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

citizenkym

(Tecumseh, MI)

answer 9

I think this works great for my combo-oily skin.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

chelsearain

(Bakersfield, CA)

answer 10

yes! it will also help to regulate the oil for your skin. Remeber it is a hydrator so it is adding water to your skin!!

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

jacklee

(alexandria, la)

answer 11

absolutely!

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

madison1990

(Chicago, IL)

Question

Irritation due to fragrance?

Just wondering if anyone has had any irritation to this product. I have acne prone skin and do not want to cause anything else.

asked 2 years, 3 months ago

jessiica

(Los Angeles, CA)

on Instant Refreshing Toner

11 answers

Answers

answer 1

Hi, this is lovely and refreshing and very light - non greasy. i dont imagine any reaction. buy it and enjoy

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

ange1

(edinburgh UK)

answer 2

This toner caused some breakouts on me after a few days. It has a very strong scent, and I think this might have been the cause.

answered 2 years ago

bambigirl71

(Terryville, CT)

answer 3

I have not had any irritation to my face yet! =) Been using this for a little over three weeks. So far so good! It does help get the pimples get to a head faster! My face hasn't broke out yet! You should try it! It doesn't have an overbearing smell, and it does not sting. There is no alcohol in it! But somehow leavesthe face refreshed! I have even used it to remove my eye makeup! It is great!

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

monikki

(Sugar Land, Texas)

answer 4

I have combo/oily skin with an occasional break out but this did not irritate my skin and it had a pleasant scent!

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

foundatonfreak

(Houston, Tx)

answer 5

Yes, I had some irritation & the fragrance is strong. It broke me out after 2 days of using it just as a spray, not as a toner (soaking a cotton pad in it). I definitely wouldn't recommend it for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

dahyun

(Irvine, CA)

answer 6

I have sensitive skin also, and it doesn't bother me at all.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

khalil

(cincinnati)

answer 7

I haven't had any negative reactions to the fragrance in this product, although I do not have generally sensitive skin.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

valgal007

answer 8

I have sensitive skin and breakout and have not had any problems with this. I generally use Tarte cosmetics and try to stick to as many natural products as possible. This is my favorite toner I have ever tried, it feels great and gets your skin REALLY clean while somehow leaving it soft.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

citizenkym

(Tecumseh, MI)

answer 9

I have not had any irritation with this.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

nocogirl

(Redding, CA)

answer 10

I do not personally have highly sensitive skin but I have not had any problems with skin irritation from this product.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

chelsearain

(Bakersfield, CA)

answer 11

I have VERY sensitive skin, and I have had no problems using the product. It does NOT work like a regular toner that has a lot of alcohol and/or drying ingredients which can aggrevate acne or troublesome skin; this product makes your skin feel really clean and refreshed after taking off your makeup or washing then spraying this product on afterwards. I recommend it, and keep in mind that if you buy it and hate it, you can always return it:)

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

chiquitita230

(Louisville, KY)

Question

Does this product contain alcohol?

asked 2 years, 5 months ago

lisainwineland

(Sonoma County, CA)

on Instant Refreshing Toner

10 answers

Answers

answer 1

The ingredient label does not show alcohol as an ingredient.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

ragdolly

(Gainesville, FL)

answer 2

On the back of the bottle it says "WHY WE LOVE IT: -Dermatologically tested. Suits sensitive skin. Formulated without parabens or alcohol."
(Hopefully you can see it in one of the pictures.)

SO, yes, it is alcohol free! :)

Images for this Answer

(click to see full-size image)

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

piccolist13

(Virginia Beach, VA)

answer 3

There is no alcohol in this toner but it is heavily scented in my opinion.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

lateinthegame

(Providence, RI)

answer 4

no it does not.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

uniquewords

(Saskatoon, Sk)

answer 5

Nope, just checked the ingredient list on the bottle.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

katebensley

(Champaign, Illinois)

answer 6

This contains no alcohol! It's really a great product for the price you pay! It has not dried out my face. It helps remove makeup that your face soap leaves behind! You get a lot of product for the money you spend! I will be buying this again!

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

monikki

(Sugar Land, Texas)

answer 7

I just check the ingredients and it looks like no alcohol is used.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

khalil

(cincinnati)

answer 8

Actually, it has butylene glycol and glycol is in the alcohol family, but I think you're asking if it has alcohol like rubbing alcohol. If that's what you mean, then no, it does not have alcohol. In most cases, if an ingredient ends in -ol, it's usually in the alcohol family.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

raygun80

(Dallas, TX)

answer 9

no! this is the ingredient list:

Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Parfum (Fragrance), Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, D-Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide.

no alcohol!

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

madison1990

(Chicago, IL)

answer 10

No Alcohol! It is using Ginsing Extract to refresh and tone the skin!

Images for this Answer

(click to see full-size image)

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

jackieo33

(Ontario CA)

Question

Does it cause breakouts?

I noticed that some people said this made them break out, or can cause breakouts. In spite of my age, I have to be very careful with products because some will break me out.

I would appreciate some clarification before I buy this product. Thank you.

asked 1 year, 3 months ago

perfumequeen

(Boise, ID)

on Instant Refreshing Toner

4 answers

Answers

answer 1

I recently started using this toner and I have not broken out and my skin is sensitive.

answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago

AngelDidi

(Laredo, TX)

answer 2

Not at all!!

answered 6 months ago

GLORYTA

(Skokie IL)

answer 3

I broke out in areas of my face that typically do not get acne.

answered 8 months ago

ilovetea

(Philadelphia)

answer 4

I have acne prone skin myself and have only seen an improvement since adding this to my skin routine. I must say, I have also added the Clarisonic Mia as well and after getting sucha good cleanse from it, this toner feels like Heaven and my skin has never looked better. No worries about this product causing acne. Gentle and pleseant!

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

ta2d4luv

(Chehalis, WA)

Question

Will this make my face oily or appear oily?

My face gets oily with certain products and it bugs me to death! I this this refreshing toner looks like something I'd need but the last thing I want is for my face to look oily.

asked 9 months ago

Anonymous

(Dallas, Texas)

on Instant Refreshing Toner

3 answers

Answers

answer 1

To tell you the truth I think it makes your face smooth and nice.

answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago

AngelDidi

(Laredo, TX)

answer 2

Hi, I highly doubt this will make your skin appear more oily. You will be happy with this purchase.

answered 5 months, 2 weeks ago

cherie31

(East Wenatchee, Wa)

answer 3

At first this product made my felt feel sticky, then it went away. Unfortunately, I broke out in areas of my face that typically do not get acne. Please do not be discourage, this product is a hit or miss for many.

answered 8 months ago

ilovetea

(Philadelphia)

Question

application

I use a toner (Avene thermal water) but have been using it after moisturizing. After reading the suggested usage for this toner I am thinking I have been using the products in the wrong order. Do you think I should be using the toner first and then moiturizer regardless of what particular product it is?

asked 1 year, 4 months ago

mbateman

(Burlington, ON)

on Instant Refreshing Toner

2 answers

Answers

answer 1

Always tone first. Toners are meant to help your moisturizer soak in better and to balance the ph of your skin.

answered 8 months ago

CaseyKiana

answer 2

I don't think there is wrong way to use toner, but I think you'd benefit more from applying your toner 1st. It's a lighter product than your moisturizer and your skin can "drink it in" more efficiently, if it's applied before a heavier product.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

ta2d4luv

(Chehalis, WA)

Question

Does this make oil

I have oilly skin would this make me breakout when could this be used morning or night or both

asked 10 months ago

erika2213

(Easton pa)

on Instant Refreshing Toner

2 answers

Answers

answer 1

I have combo skin and I haven't experienced any breakouts since I started using it. I use it every morning before I apply my moisturizer and I use it after I wash my face at night. It's very nice.

answered 3 months, 1 week ago

tinav

(Wilmington, DE)

answer 2

I have combination skin and would say that this even my skin out and takes care of unwanted oils. I use it in the evening after I was my face with the Philosophy cloths. This toner removes any remaining makeup.

answered 5 months, 2 weeks ago

sarahgrrl

(New York)

Question

Is this available in a smaller size and without the spray?

asked 8 months ago

faro

(Sharon, PA)

on Instant Refreshing Toner

1 answer

Answers

answer 1

Very refreshing!!

answered 6 months ago

GLORYTA

(Skokie IL)

1 of 1