Botanicals is an organic skincare brand whose aim is to provide a range of personal care products which are as close to nature as possible. I saw a few beauty bloggers mentioning this brand before and I read some good reviews about the brand, therefore I was really excited about trying their Mandarin & Chamomile Hydrating Mist* which they kindly sent to me to try (PR sample). This is the first time I tried one of their products and I wasn’t disappointed.
About Botanicals
Botanicals have been producing natural organic skincare products for more than 10 years and these are still made by hand today from the company’s base in rural Leicestershire.
The main face behind the brand is Wendy Stirling who launched Botanicals after one of her daughters suffered a severe skin reaction to a natural-sounding ‘herbal’ shampoo.
Botanicals’ products are free from skin irritants such as petrochemicals, sodium lauryl/Laureth sulphate and propylene glycol and they are also free from artificial colours, fragrances or preservatives. What is more, all Botanicals’ skincare products are certified organic by the Soil Association.
Botanicals only use cruelty-free ingredients (meeting ‘Humane Cosmetics Standard’ criteria) and their products are also suitable for vegetarians.
Botanicals Mandarin & Chamomile Hydrating Mist Review
Botanicals’ Mandarin & Chamomile Hydrating Mist (now known as Gentle Hydrating Mist) is 100% natural with 100% organic agricultural ingredients. You can buy it online in two sizes: regular (100ml) or travel size (30ml). There is also a try me size (10ml).
I’ve been using a regular-sized spritzer bottle which is great as you could either spray the toner directly onto your face or spray it onto organic cotton pads and then apply it, which is what I’ve been doing. I love this spritzer bottle as it allows me to control how much of the product I use every time as opposed to some other toners I previously used which didn’t have this.
In this toner, you will find essential extracts of calming chamomile and anti-oxidant white tea, soothing lavender oil and toning mandarin. When I use it I can smell a gentle lavender scent and it’s enough to wake up my senses but not overpowering.
The toner is suitable for normal and sensitive skin, but also for combination skin. If you have an extra dry or mature skin you will be probably better off trying their Nourish Hydrating Mist.
I have a combination skin which is prone to breakouts, but I also get dry patches, usually around my mouth and they can be quite visible once I put my mineral foundation on. Once I started using Botanicals Hydrating Mist I was very pleased to see that the dry patches improved and eventually totally disappeared.
Before, I would have to apply an almond cream from Neal’s Yard Remedies during the day to treat this problem but since using Botanicals’ toner this wasn’t necessary so I was really pleased with the results. So the toner does what it says it would do. It hydrates the skin and although the mist contains some oils, it doesn’t leave the skin greasy. Instead, it tones the skin, leaving it refreshed and ready for the moisturiser.
I’ve been using Botanicals’ toner in the morning before applying the makeup and in the evening to remove the last traces of makeup and dirt after the shower. It has a slight yellowish colour to it (see the picture) as opposed to some other toners that I used in the past which had neutral colours. The only downside to this is when you are removing the last traces of makeup, you can’t see very well the grime you’ve just removed. Not a big problem, I trust it still does the job and what’s more important to me is that it doesn’t cause my skin to break out, which is why I would definitely use it again.
Botanicals Hydrating Mist – The final verdict
Overall, it’s a great quality product with 100% organic ingredients which your skin will love and appreciate, therefore it’s definitely worth the money it costs. I am positive I will buy more products from Botanicals in the future and I am happy to recommend the brand to anybody who is looking for a quality organic brand, certified by Soil Association.
You can buy Botanicals Gentle Hydrating Mist directly from the brand’s website.
Have you used any of Botanicals’ products before and what was your experience?
Petra Nakashian (previously Kravos) is a dedicated natural health and beauty blogger, driven by the loss of her parents to cancer, which led her to meticulously research beauty product ingredients. With over 10 years of experience, her in-depth knowledge has made her a trusted expert in the field. Founder of Be Healthy Now and Green Beauty Talk, Petra recently expanded her expertise with Beauty Insights Hub, exploring a wider range of beauty treatments. Committed to transparency and honesty, her work is a vital resource for navigating the complex world of beauty.
I love the old school charm to this packaging, and the fact it’s Soil Association accredited and cruelty-free! Can totally get what you mean about preferring a clear liquid toner! x
I like their branding too and their values. They are really a great brand and look forward to trying more of their products in the future. Thanks for the comment!