Belo Intensive Whitening Micropeeling Toner Review

WHAT: Belo Intensive Whitening Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid Micropeeling Toner
PRICE: Php 79.75 for 60 ml

Hello, guys! I saw Belo Intensive Whitening Micropeeling Toner at SampleRoom and decided to give it a try. Belo is a trusted brand when it comes to skincare and they claim to have combined the power of Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid in one intensive whitening toner!

According to them, their micropeeling technology will gently clear away dead skin without visible peeling and flaking and will exfoliate the skin to allow the whitening actives to penetrate deeper. It will reduce the appearance of stubborn dark spots and eliminate impurities, dirt, and makeup residue. Aside from that, the toner is paraben-free, non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic.

The result? Skin that's thoroughly fairer and smoother in just 7 days! Let's see, shall we?

Direction for Use:
Apply to face and neck with cotton. Avoid eye area. Use morning and evening. Maximum effectiveness with continued use.

Ingredients:
Water, Denatured Ethyl Alcohol, Kojic Acid, Niacinamide, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Lactic Acid, Fragrance, Bisabolol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Bacillus Ferment, D&C Orange 4 CI 15510, Tranexamic Acid

Ethyl alcohol is second on list. It's not necessarily bad since it's used to thin out the formula but if you have dry skin, better proceed with caution. As for whitening, kojic acid and niacinamide are within the first five ingredients! Lactic acid and tranexamic acid also have whitening benefits although they're somewhat last in the list. Check out this Cosdna analysis to see the functions of the rest of the ingredients!

First Impressions

The toner comes in a 60-ml plastic bottle. The quantity is small
but the compact size makes it perfect for traveling.

Here's how it looks like from the back. (Click to see the full size!)
The back features the description, directions for use and ingredients.

flip cap for easy usage

The bottle has a flip cap which makes it very convenient to use. The packaging seems sturdy except for the cap hinge. If you accidentally use force while opening the cap, I think it can easily break off since the hinge is thin.

My Experience

The toner is a thin, watery liquid with a hint of orange color. It has added fragrance but it smells pleasant and bearable. If you have a sensitive nose, the scent is bearable and not that overwhelming.

Now, I was a bit hesitant to try this because it's not alcohol-free. Aside from that, my face was micro-peeling from my summer adventures. I braced myself to pat the cotton on my face and suprisingly, there was no sting or irritation at all! The toner is very gentle on my currently sensitive skin while being tough on any leftover dirt. I can see the residue on my cotton pads. Thumbs up!

pH test result = 4.3 pH
Very gentle and great for pH-adjusting. Thumbs up!

It's an effective cleanser but don't worry - it did not dry my skin at all! My face felt smooth and soft after application. The tests I did confirms that the toner is not harsh.

Moisture test results.

I like doing the Korean 3-skin method (applying multiple layers of toner for hydration) and as you can see from my moisture test, it managed to add more hydration after each layer. The toner is light and does not feel sticky even after multiple application. Even so, I don't recommend using Belo for the 3-skin method. The bottle only contains 60ml and may not last a week of usage if you choose to use it that way. Haha. One layer is enough for a quick boost of moisture.

As for whitening, I have not seen noticeable effects yet. I think I need more time to judge it more thoroughly.

VERDICT

Overall, this toner ticks off a lot of my toner requirements: it's not harsh, it passes the pH test and my moisture test plus it's affordable and locally available too. I may repurchase once I'm out.

Have you tried Belo Intensive Whitening Micropeeling Toner? What are your thoughts?

Check out Sample Room PH!
Website: http://www.sampleroom.ph/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sampleroomph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sampleroomph
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sampleroomph

Follow me and say hi!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/teptns
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teptns/

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. This article is written based on my own opinion. What works for me may not work for you and vice versa.