Rucy's Vanity Whitening Toner Review

Hi, guys! Today's review is about the Whitening Toner from Rucy's Vanity.

The brand caught my eye because they offer Korean makeup and skincare products at a very affordable price. I mean, can you believe you can try a basic Korean skincare routine (toner, serum, moisturizer) for as low as 699? Yep, you heard it right! They currently have two skincare lines: Acne & Whitening.

My main concerns right now is fading my dark pimple spots so I got the Whitening set last August. I'm slowly incorporating them in my routine but what do you know! Time flies fast and I'm almost done with the toner already. 😂 Here's what I think about it!

A Little Bit About the Toner

WHAT: Rucy's Vanity Whitening Toner, 100ml
PRICE & WHERE:  229 PHP at Rucy's Vanity Official Shopee

Rucy's Vanity claims they have the perfect whitening formula. Their Whitening line contains Vitamin E & Collagen for brightening and moisturizing for a healthy young-looking and damage-free skin. They claim their products are hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, suitable for all skin types.

the other sides of the box

INGREDIENTS:
Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Arbutin, Alcohol, Methylparaben, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Perfume, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Camelia Sinensis Leaf Extract

How to use:
After cleansing put a small amount on cotton and wipe gently on the face and neck area. Use day and night for faster results.

Noticed there's no Vitamin E & Collagen in the ingredients list. Pretty weird. Maybe it's in the other products. I haven't used them yet. 😔 Anyway, Arbutin and Morus Alba Bark Extract stood out to me because they are known whitening/brightening ingredients. Arbutin is pretty high up in the ingredients list so thumbs up for that! The toner also contains aloe and green tea which are known for their soothing and moisturizing benefits. Check out Cosdna's ingredient analysis to see the functions of the rest of the ingredients.

The toner is not alcohol-free. This may not be good for those with dry skin. If you are sensitive to alcohol or any of the ingredients, please refrain from using or patch test first.

MY EXPERIENCE

disc-top cap

The toner comes in a handy 100-ml bottle with a disc top cap. I got no problems dispensing the product and it seems pretty sturdy.

texture of the toner

The toner is a clear, light and very watery liquid. It smells lightly floral. I don't mind it but it took me some adjusting. Anyway, the toner is moisturizing and not as drying as I thought it would be. If I use a stripping facial wash, this was able to restore a bit of moisture back to my skin. It felt cooling and I experienced no stinging sensation while using this.

Increased moisture levels after doing the 3-skin method!
I waited a minute before testing each round.

I asked Rucy's Vanity what's the pH of this toner and they answered it is 5.5 pH - the ideal level for our skin.

Tested it myself on multiple occasions but my result differed from what they said. It's even better! It's a low 4.0 pH - great if you are using actives!

Sorry for the potato pic. 

Moisturizing? Yes. pH-adjusting? Yes. But did it whiten/lighten my dark spots? I don't think I've seen dramatic lightening after two months of using this but it did help in fading them a little bit. I think I'll see more lightening results if I used it with other products from their Whitening line.

VERDICT

Overall, not bad! Aside from fading dark spots, it gave my skin a moisture boost and it's ph-adjusting as well - the main properties I look for in toners.

Have you tried this? How's your experience? Let me know!

Check out Rucy's Vanity:
Website: http://rucysvanityph.com/
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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. The item featured is bought with my own money. This review is based on my own experience and opinions. What works for me may not work for you and vice versa.