I usually use Elizabeth Arden's Intervene Cleanser and bought this simply because it was on special with an awesome black handbag, however, I have been using this toner for six months now and have thoroughly loved it, it does not sting or burn like other toners I have tried in the past (thus my reason for not using toners) but it just is absorbed quickly into skin, cleansing as well as moisturising and brightening up skin. Its amazing and for the price quite worth it. Used in combination with the day cream, it primes skin very nicely before applying face cream or make-up.