Hello beauties!! We all know about PIXI glow tonic and how well it can perform for our skin. You can check my review of Pixi glow tonic. If you are looking for a glycolic based toner which works and is easily available in India, then your search ends here. Today, I will review Gulab and Glycolic toner by Dr Sheth’s. Dr Sheth’s is a brand by dermatologist’s they formulate products specially for Indian skin.
BRAND CLAIMS
PACKAGING
It comes in a plastic bottle with a spray pump.
FRAGRANCE
I love the fragrance of this toner. It smells likes roses.
TEXTURE AND COLOUR
It has a watery consistency and is transparent.
INGREDIENTS
Wheat and Oat Sugars (hydrating), Coconut Derived Amino Acid Blend [Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids and Sarcosine and Potassium Aspartate and Magnesium Aspartate] (calming), Sodium hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Niacinamide (brightening, anti-aging), Allantoin (healing), Aloe Vera Extracts (calming), Hyaluronic Acid (hydrating), Willow Herb Extracts (anti-acne), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), EDTA (heavy metal remover), Tween 20 (solubilizer), Sensitive skin safe perfume, Purified Water (hydrating)
FREE FROM
- Mineral oil free
- Alcohol free
- Silicon free
- Gluten-free
- Paraben free
SUITABLE FOR
All skin types, including acne-prone and sensitive skin.
USAGE
- Post cleansing at night, spray 1-2 pumps on the face or on a cotton pad and apply on your face and neck. Follow with your night cream.
- If you’re new to acids, start by applying twice a week and gently build up. Make sure to wear sunscreen the next day, even if you are indoors.
PRICE
- INR 499 – 50 ml
- INR 850 – 100 ml
AVAILABILITY
- Nykaa
- www.drsheths.com (Use discount code – SAVITA to get 20% off)
FINAL THOUGHTS
I received this toner as a gift from my wonderful friend Sana. I can’t thank her enough that she introduced me to a wonderful product like this.  This toner has 5% glycolic acid combined with rose water which soothes irritated skin and glycolic acid helps to exfoliate and brighten the skin. It also has aloe and calendula to calm down the skin. I use it on The face thrice a week (at night) and it helps in maintaining the brightness on the skin. It exfoliates gently and when I use this toner on the face; I use hydrating/calming products afterwards. Also, I don’t use physical scrub after this. Most important part with acids is we should not overdo it. As I don’t have acne scars on the face, so I can’t tell how much it will help in that.
I also experimented with this toner by applying it on my underarms, neck and scalp. If you are someone who has underarm discolouration or pigmentation on neck, try this toner. I have seen a visible difference after 2 weeks. Obviously it is not gone completely. It is definitely reduced. All I did was spraying 2 pumps daily before going to bed and washing with a mild body wash/soap the next day. And I ensured to moisture that area well. I have not experienced any tingling sensation or irritation.
I have also tried it once on my scalp so I can get rid of build up. It helps in that; I felt my scalp was cleaner, and I experienced no itching at all. If you have dandruff prone itchy scalp, you can try it once in a while for thorough cleansing.
POINT TO REMEMBER
If you are a beginner or new to acids patch test is recommended and don’t use it more than twice a week.
PROS
- Jain friendly
- Vegan
- Pregnancy safe
- Cruelty free
- It has pH 4
- Exfoliates gently.
- Gives brighter looking skin.
- Helps to reduce underarm discolouration.
- Can remove scalp build up.
CONS
None for me.
WILL I RECOMMEND
I will highly recommend this for beginners and if you want to start your skincare journey with acids. And if you are someone with open pores, blackheads or dull skin, you can definitely try this Gulab and Glycolic Toner.
WILL I REPURCHASE
Definitely yes. I have already purchased my second bottle.
I have placed order! Super excited!!
Yay!!