GIGI Skin Expert Hamamelis Toner is a facial toner designed for combination, oily and problematic skin prone to acne, enlarged pores and excess sebum production. It is also suitable for skin prone to redness and visible dilated capillaries. The main active ingredient is witch hazel, or Hamamelis virginiana, known for its toning and astringent properties.
The toner helps complete the cleansing process after washing, remove excess sebum and impurities, refresh the skin and leave it feeling clean and fresh. According to available product descriptions, it also helps visually minimise enlarged pores and regulate excess oil, making it suitable for skin that appears shiny, congested or uneven.
Thanks to its targeted action, it is ideal as a daily step after cleansing and before applying serum or cream. For the myIdealSkin online store, it is a suitable product for the categories oily skin, problematic skin, enlarged pores, as well as redness / couperose, as official and retail sources associate it directly with these skin concerns.
Benefits
Helps complete the cleansing process
Removes excess sebum and impurities
Tones and refreshes the skin
Helps regulate excess oil production
Helps visibly minimise enlarged pores
Suitable for acne-prone skin
Supports a fresh and clean-looking complexion
Also suitable for skin prone to redness and visible capillaries
Active Ingredients
Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) – the main active ingredient of the toner, traditionally used to tone the skin, help control sebum and support care for problematic skin.
Alcohol – part of the formula and contributes to the cleansing and toning effect of the product.
Texture
Lightweight liquid toner.
Skin Type
Oily skin
Combination skin
Problematic skin
Acne-prone skin
Skin with enlarged pores
Skin prone to redness and couperose
Indications
Excess sebum production
Enlarged pores
Problematic skin
Acne-prone skin
Redness and couperose
Impurities and an oily film on the skin
Contraindications
Do not use on damaged or severely irritated skin.
Use with caution on very sensitive skin, as the product contains alcohol.
Avoid direct contact with the eyes.
Discontinue use in case of individual sensitivity or intolerance.
How to Use
Apply the toner to a cotton pad and gently wipe over cleansed facial skin. Use after cleansing as a toning step before serum or cream. If the skin is sensitive or its barrier is weakened, introduce the product gradually and monitor the skin's response. The official source also indicates its use in professional cleansing programmes.
Note
This product is especially suitable for clients with oily, combination or problematic skin, enlarged pores or excessive shine during the day. For more sensitive or dehydrated skin, it is advisable to combine it with hydrating and barrier-supporting skincare to help maintain skin balance.
Parameter Value
Category Oily skin / problematic skin
Product Type Cleansing astringent facial toner
Skin Type oily, combination and problematic skin prone to shine, enlarged pores, excess sebum and imperfections; sensitive or redness-prone skin only according to individual tolerance
Product Effect completes cleansing, refreshes the skin, supports a visibly refined pore appearance, helps control oily shine, soothes and promotes a more even-looking complexion
Active Ingredients witch hazel / Hamamelis, camphor
Size 250 ml
Brand GIGI Laboratories
Range Skin Expert
Use apply morning and/or evening after cleansing to a cotton pad and gently wipe over the face, avoiding the eye area
Country of Origin Israel
Contraindications very dry, atopic, damaged or acutely irritated skin, compromised skin barrier, active inflammatory acne with open lesions, individual intolerance to witch hazel, camphor or fragrance ingredients
Warning
For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes and do not use around the eye area. For sensitive, reactive or rosacea-prone skin, introduce the product very carefully and monitor tolerance, as astringent toners may increase feelings of tightness or irritation in some skin types. Not suitable for active inflammatory acne with damaged or open lesions, very dry skin or a compromised skin barrier.
