This is a concentrated, very thick toner. So thick, it's difficult to come out of the bottle. Only use a small amount with your fingers. If you use too much, you'll get little hard blocked pores. It comes in a thick plastic bottle, could be mistaken for glass. It smells faintly of a forest. It's called a toner, but it's more like a serum. It contains a powerhouse of hydrating and some aromatherapy (essential oils) ingredients. There's nothing wrong with essential oils. It's the concentration which is important. It oxidises my foundation, but that just means I use it without makeup.