Mario Badescu Alpha Grapefruit Toner for Combination, Dry & Sensitive Skin, Alcohol-Free Face Toner with Grapefruit Extract & Aloe Vera, Gently Exfoliates & Visibly Brightens

Alcohol-free toners are a mixed bag for me. Some of them are ineffective for my oily summer skin. But so far, this one has been great (which is good because I have an absolutely huge container of it that will likely last months, even used twice a day).It is moisturizing and non-drying but it has some fruit extracts, including fruit acids. These, I think, are critical. (See the full ingredients list by zooming in on the product image of the back of the container.) They have some mildly astringent properties that actually tone/tighten the skin based on my experience, but they also do a bit of gentle exfoliation. If you have sensitive skin and can't take strongly acidic toners, this may be an option for you. (I am a big fan of exfoliators, especially gentle ones like this because I sometimes go overboard with the scrubs and have to dial things back a bit. But it is hard to go overboard with this type of product as long as you apply it with a gentle or non-scractchy cotton pad.)This really is the orange color from the photo, which is sort of unusual for a toner, especially one without artificial dyes. So I think there are tons of fruit-based antioxidants in this, which is awesome for a little extra measure of protection from free radical damage (e.g., from sun exposure). Of course you should also use a sunscreen when using this product.I find this to have a mild but pleasant scent that does not stick around for long after application. It does not irritate my eyes at all (of course I don't get toner *in* my eyes, but sometimes if other toners get a bit close, they can sting -- this one does not).I use this morning and night after cleansing. I follow with an essence (this is a step in Korean skincare that I have adopted), a couple of serums and/or face treatments, and a moisturizer. In the morning I also use a sunscreen, a primer, and foundation. This product does not interfere with the application of any subsequent products, as long as I allow it to dry adequately before continuing. (It really does not take long to dry. Also, a little goes a long way -- you don't have to use much.)