The Body Shop Seaweed Clarifying Toner

One of my favorite brands when it comes to skincare, make-up and bath tools is The Body Shop simply because...
a) most of the time, their bottles and tubs contain lots of product
b) I love the smell of their body moisturizers! It smells so good to eat!
c) they are AGAINST ANIMAL TESTING!
d) the prices of their products are reasonable
e) and when they are on sale, it really means THEY ARE ON SALE! They offer great, great deals!

They were on sale one time and I decided to check the items on promo. I have tried the Seaweed Facial Wash before and I liked it, that's why when my eyes caught a glimpse of the Seaweed Clarifying Toner and learned that it was on sale for 70% off, I decided to try it out!

Product Description:
For Combination/ Oily Skin. Pore-minimizing toning liquid to remove impurities and reduce excess oil.

I have oily, sensitive skin (great combination right??) and I am on a look out for a good toner that would somehow help keep oilies at bay while of course, won't cause any kind of irritation (redness, itching, all the bad stuff). Since the facial wash worked fine with me, I thought the toner would be okay as well.

The product comes in a clear bottle with a plastic cap that you just pull up to open and push down to close. I think it's very handy because it's lightweight but I'm not sure if it won't leak especially when brought for traveling. The clear liquid smells flowery (it's really good actually) and as you can see, bubbles form on top.

At the back it says...
Removes excess traces of cleanser, make-up and grime, and refines the appearance of pores. With Community Trade Seaweed. Oil-free. Leaves skin purified and shine-free.

What I like:

• lightweight packaging
• transparent bottle (you can monitor how much product is still in there)
• used it for 2 weeks, twice a day and still a lot of product is left 
• alcohol-free

What I dislike:

• too fragrant for my liking
• does not control/ lessen oil
• leaves a thin film (I hate it!)
• irritated my skin (caused redness)
• I feel like this product can't seem to clean my skin enough

Final verdict? Sorry, won't purchase again. So thankful I got it 70% off!
Regular price is Php 695.00

Lesson learned: If one product from a line works for you, it doesn't mean that the other product from that same line will work just the same!