studio tropik probiome skin tonic

this is the description translated from their website: studio tropik probiome skin tonic has creamy formula to hydrate and to repair dry and sensitive skin. gives 'plumping' effect to a very dehydrated skin. begin your skincare routine with skin tonic, a special "welcome drink" for your skin. use it after washing your face to activate 'super sponge mode' that helps your skin more moist and supple, ready for the next skincare routine. #CheersToBetterSkin

2 in 1 one - toner and essence in one product. higher active ingredients concentration and more creamy texture. makes the skin more moist and supple, ready to absorb the next skincare. 

skin loving ingredients:

- bifidalacto probiotics: bifida ferment lysate and lactobacillus - hydrates skin, balances microbiome, optimizes skin condition. anti aging and strengthen skin barrier.

- polyglutamic acid (PGA): maintain skin hydration to prevent TEWL (transepidermal water loss) so it gives more healthy and supple skin effect.

- quadruple HA: 4 types of hyaluronic acid with different molecule size. can moisturize skin completely from the outer layer to the inner one. helps lock skin's maximum moisture level.

- crystal iceplant: plant extract that soothes and rich of antioxidant.

- collagen: increases skin elasticity and reduces fine lines in the skin.

ingredients list: aqua, butylene glycol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, propylene glycol, bifida ferment lysate, lactobacillus/ collagen/ mesembyanthemum crystallinum leaf extract ferment lysate, betaine, panthenol, polyglutamic acid, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, glycerin, ethylhexylglyecrin, 1,2-hexanediol, hydroxyethyl cellulose, BHT, styrene/acrylates copolymer, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, caprylyl glycol. 

description at the back and inside the box

the packaging: it comes in a dusty blue box with description at the back as well as the ingredients list. they also put additional information on the inside of the box, which is similar to elsheskin and dearmebeauty. i guess it's kind of the trend right now. the toner comes in frosted plastic bottle with the same colored label as the box. it has dusty blue screw cap. the opening is covered by a plastic cover at first. the size of the opening is the same as other toner bottle. there are 3 sizes available, 30 ml, 100 ml and 270 ml. the first one is the 100 ml which is the usual toner size, which i have right now. then they release the travel size which is 30 ml. then since people love it so much, they release the gigantic size, 270 ml one. 

seal on top, the plastic cover at first and the opening of the bottle

the scent: it doesn't have any specific scent but it doesn't smell foul either. 

the bottle

the product: the toner is a milky white watery toner. the consistency is as watery as water but it doesn't feel like one. since the consistency is really watery, it's very quick to absorbed. once it's absorbed, it doesn't feel sticky but you can feel your skin is moist afterward. looking at the ingredients, there are lots of moisturizing and hydrating ingredients as well as a few soothing agent and brightening one. 

the result: if the other product fills in the gap then make it full, this toner is different. once it's absorbed, it makes the skin cells feel plump instantly. i can feel that it makes my skin pump instantly and well moisturized. it doesn't make it tacky afterward so i can still put other products on top without any problems. 

i thought this would be too rich for me, but perhaps because of the watery consistency, it's absorbed rather quickly into my skin. so far i'm liking it. even though i have combination to oily skin, this one gives enough hydration and moisture that my skin needs since i've been using retinol and BHA on daily basis now. i don't experience any dryness or anything since i use this. i think it'll be more suitable to normal to dry skin, but like i said, i think even combination to oily skin can still try this toner. there are 3 sizes to choose from, so if you're not sure, you can try the smallest size first, then if you like it so much, you can always go for the giant size. price wise, it's still affordable though but i'm not fond of the availability. these products are being hyped for so long that it's often sold out for so long. at least the probiome one is easier to find than the other one. anyway, snatch them while you can. you can get this from their official website/ marketplace and also from other online shops like sociolla and beautyhaul. for me, i'll try the other type first before dropping my verdict.